Vaccine Could One Day Control High Blood Pressure

A vaccine that blocks a hormone receptor that causes high blood pressure (angiotensin II receptors), thereby relaxing arteries to reduce blood pressure, appears to be a future replacement for current blood pressure medication. The vaccine would need to be given every four to six months. This would help patients who have difficulty taking their blood pressure medication regularly.
The vaccine was invented by Martin Bachmann (Cytos Biotechnology in Switzerland).