Algorithm to identify patients at low risk

for penicillin/beta-lactam allergy

This child is not allergic to beta-lactam antibiotics based on the information provided. Does the parent seem convinced when you explain this?

Yes

No

Clinical Pearls:

With all drugs, there is always a small risk of an allergic reaction occurring to a previously tolerated drug when it is taken again, but in this patient’s case this risk is no different than that of the general population.