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I'm allergic to penicillin is it relevant and necessary for me to wear a medical id bracelet!?
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If your allergy: Produces a significant life threatening condition then yes you should. Those individuals allergic to penicillin can also cross react to cephalosporins (commonly prescribed antibiotic) in 5-10% of cases, .
Answered 6/29/2017
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