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Antivenom & Q fever Vaccine

Antivenoms & Q Fever Vaccine

As part of our heritage, CSL Seqirus remains the sole provider of a unique range of products made in the national interest for the Australian Government, including antivenoms and Q fever vaccine. As the only manufacturer in the world to supply antivenoms for venomous creatures native to Australia, CSL Seqirus serves a significant public health need. We are committed to reducing the burden of venomous bites and stings through awareness, education and community programs in the Asia Pacific region.

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Red Bellied Black Snake Gary Stephenson

Antivenoms

Australia is home to many of the world’s most venomous snakes, spiders and marine animals. CSL Seqirus is the world’s sole producer of antivenoms for Australia’s most venomous creatures; a community service our parent company began in the 1930s.

Photograph by Gary Stephenson

Q Fever Vaccine

Q fever Facts

Q fever is a national notifiable disease in Australia and CSL Seqirus is the world’s only manufacturer of Q fever vaccine. Q fever is caused by a bacteria and is transmitted to humans by inhalation direct or indirect contact with infected animals, most commonly cattle, sheep and goats. The illness in humans is usually flu-like, but may sometimes have serious and long-lasting consequences 1.

Global Health Partnerships

We are motivated and humbled by the magnitude of our work and the impact it has on human life. We stand alongside our partners on the front line of public health, using our expertise and combined strength to protect people and communities around the world.

Myanmar

Collaborating to improve patient outcomes in Myanmar

Enhancing the outcomes of Myanmar snakebite patients by improving antivenom production, availability and hospital care.

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Papua New Guinea

Improving access to antivenom in PNG

A government and industry partnership designed to improve access to antivenoms in Papua New Guinea.

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1. Australian Government, Department of Health. Australian Immunisation Handbook. Chapter: Q fever. 6 June 2018. Retrieved from: https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/vaccine-preventable-diseases/q-fever (Accessed October 2020)

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