Posted on Sep 8, 2019
When do I tell the medical professionals at Reception that I am allergic to Penicillin?
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I have already enlisted and received a ship date and all. The problem is that my mother has just informed me that I am allergic to Penicillin, so it is not on my army medical records that I did in MEPS. Therefore I will not be able to take the Penicillin shot required.
My recruiters told me to tell them when I am getting the shots at reception, is that too late and do I need to get proof that I am allergic?
I also don't want to go back to MEPS since I was told that they would push my ship date back and I am leaving next week.
My recruiters told me to tell them when I am getting the shots at reception, is that too late and do I need to get proof that I am allergic?
I also don't want to go back to MEPS since I was told that they would push my ship date back and I am leaving next week.
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Tell them at reception. They will have to review your medical records. Have you EVER taken penicillin in your life?
Some of the penicillin drugs are:
penicillin V
penicillin G (Pfizerpen, Permapen)
amoxicillin (Amoxil)
amoxicillin/clavulonate (Augmentin)
ampicillin (Unasyn)
nafcillin (Nallpen)
oxacillin (Bactocill)
dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen are discontinued brands in the US; generic is available)
cloxacillin (discontinued in the US)
piperacillin (Pipracil)
piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn)
ticarcillin (Ticar) (Discontinued in the US and generic is not available)
ticarcillin/clavulonate (Timentin) (Discontinued in the US and a generic is not available.)
Some of the penicillin drugs are:
penicillin V
penicillin G (Pfizerpen, Permapen)
amoxicillin (Amoxil)
amoxicillin/clavulonate (Augmentin)
ampicillin (Unasyn)
nafcillin (Nallpen)
oxacillin (Bactocill)
dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen are discontinued brands in the US; generic is available)
cloxacillin (discontinued in the US)
piperacillin (Pipracil)
piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn)
ticarcillin (Ticar) (Discontinued in the US and generic is not available)
ticarcillin/clavulonate (Timentin) (Discontinued in the US and a generic is not available.)
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PVT (Join to see)
Oh, so would they review my medical records with me? And I have taken it before when I was younger since the doctors did not know that I was allergic.
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SGT Javier Silva
PVT (Join to see) - They will review your record, but not with you. You need to get documentation from your physician that shows your allergy. If you cannot prove your allergy, they may give you the shot.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
PVT (Join to see) - Did you have a reaction to Amoxil or Augmentin? Pediatric doctors go to those for almost any non viral infection. If the doctor gave you these and you didn't have an anaphylactic reaction, you aren't allergic. Check with the family doctor to see if he gave you any of the drugs Sgt. Silva listed above. If the answer is yes, you are probably clear.
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Couple things, 1) big chances of you don’t getting a penicillin shot. 2) tell the folks at reception ASAP.
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Regardless, Always have proof of some kind to show you are allergic to penicillin. It will save you more time and headaches. Yes, let them know immediately at the medical station when you get immunizations. Very important. There is a saying in the military. If it is not documented, it has not been done. Your documentation is very important to you throughout your entire military life and civilian life. Good luck.
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