01/08/2026
Following the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, we will now be offering in-office oral challenges for many patients with documented penicillin/amoxicillin/Augmentin allergies!
Per the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
“Approximately 10% of patients report an allergy to penicillin. However, the majority of patients (greater than 90%) may not truly be allergic. Most people lose their penicillin allergy over time, even patients with a history of severe reaction such as anaphylaxis.”
We now offer a safe, supervised, in-office oral penicillin challenge using a two-step method:
1. Your child will be given a very small amount of penicillin and observed for any signs of reaction.
2. Your child will then be given a larger dose of penicillin and observed again.
If no reaction occurs, the penicillin allergy can be removed from your child’s medical record, making it easier to treat future infections with the most effective and infection-specific antibiotics.
The full appointment will last just over an hour.
*Patients with a history of true anaphylaxis will not be eligible for this test.
Please email director@carmelpediatrics.com to find out if your child is eligible and to schedule.
