This is pretty nifty! Researchers have developed a vaccine for people allergic to cats. It uses a synthetic version of the protein in cats’ saliva that is deposited on their fur when they groom.
The study found:
In a clinical trial, 88 patients were injected with the vaccine or a placebo and the researchers found that the product led to a 40 per cent reduction in effects on their skin that develop several hours after contact with a cat.
This was said to be the same effect that would be achieved with a year’s worth of traditional allergy vaccines, and prevented symptoms developing “for a prolonged period”.
This is wonderful news! Now the joys of living with members of the lovely race Felidae can be experienced even by those with allergies!! I can personally testify to the protection I gained using the traditional vaccines but this should be much more feasible for many many people! THANKS!
is this vaccine for cat allergies available now?