The Making of Antivenom – A CSL Seqirus Story

Apr 25, 2021
Australia is home to some of the world’s most venomous creatures such as snakes, spiders and jellyfish. CSL Seqirus, a CSL Company, is the world’s sole producer of Australian antivenoms for human use. Discover how these essential medicines are manufactured in partnership with the Australian Government, venom suppliers, toxicologists, toxinologists and emergency physicians.

Download the free Australian Bites & Stings App to learn more about Australian venomous creatures and first aid.

The App content is available without network coverage (helpful for remote locations) and features:
First Aid instructions on what to do if bitten or stung by an Australian venomous creature.
A step-by-step guide to DRSABCD and the Pressure Immobilisation Technique, including expert commentary on why it’s important.
Information and pictures of venomous snakes, spiders, aquatic creatures, jellyfish and creepy crawlies, with maps showing how they may be approximately distributed around Australia.
‘Be Prepared’, ‘Bush Safety’ and ‘Beach Safety’ information with a checklist of some essentials for when you venture out.
Audio resuscitation guide.
Emergency services call button.

The App is available from Apple App Store, Google Play and Huawei AppGallery (for Australians only) and also by visiting: https://www.seqirus.com.au/bites-app

For further information on venomous bites and stings please speak to your doctor. If you are an Australian healthcare professional visit: www.bitesandstings.com.au

For more information on Seqirus Australia visit:
Website: https://www.seqirus.com.au
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/seqirusaustralia

A special thanks in order of appearance to:
• Dr. Mark Little, Emergency Physician & Clinical Toxicologist, Cairns Hospital (Queensland)
• A/Prof. Bill Nimorakiotakis, Emergency Physician, Epworth Richmond (Victoria) & Retrieval
Services Queensland
• Dr. Julian White AM, Clinical Toxinologist, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide (South Australia)
• Jacqui Altman, CSL Archivist
• Dr. Bruce Stringer, donation of antivenom vial to CSL archive
• Daniel Rumsey, Snake Keeper, Australian Reptile Park (New South Wales)
• Liz Gabriel, Spider Keeper, Australian Reptile Park (NSW)
• Venom Supplies, South Australia
• Prof. Jamie Seymour, Toxinologist, James Cook University (Queensland)
• Dr. John Moody, Veterinarian, Seqirus Animal Services
• Lisa Lamb, Seqirus Manufacturing Operations

This video was funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.
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ANZ-AVAT-21-0009, March 2021