Researchers develop a vaccine for cats so that you are not allergic to them

If you have always wanted to have a cat, but you fear allergies, Swiss researchers have developed a pet vaccine that they believe will leave you without allergy.

HypoPet, a biotech company created by the University of Zurich, said it has developed state-of-the-art vaccine technology that requires the body of the animal to make antibodies so that humans do not develop a reaction. allergic to the animal.

The company said it has completed four clinical trials involving 54 cats.

"We are very pleased to release this data which shows that our HypoCat vaccine is capable of producing high levels of antibodies in the cat and that these antibodies can bind and neutralize the allergen produced by animals," he said. said Dr. Gary Jennings, CEO of HypoPet to a statement.

The researchers also said the vaccine could reduce the risk of asthma in children with cats.

HypoPet hopes the vaccine will soon be available on the US market.