Are You Really Allergic to Penicillin? (Update)
A staggering number of people believe they are allergic to penicillin, but fewer than 1% actually are — a misdiagnosis with serious health and economic consequences. This episode explores how a false medical label persists, the science behind true allergies, and why correcting it could sa
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