Year 9 Science · Unit 1 · Lesson 9
Foundation Worksheet
Learning Goals
True or False? Fix the false ones
Circle T or F for each statement. If the statement is false, rewrite it correctly on the line below.
Australia has eradicated smallpox, the disease no longer exists anywhere on Earth because of Australia's vaccination program.
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The MMR vaccine contains live-attenuated (weakened) viruses for measles, mumps, and rubella.
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No Jab No Pay legislation applies to all Australians regardless of income or whether they receive government payments.
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Most types of vaccines can give you the disease they protect against because they contain the pathogen.
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Australia was declared polio-free in 2000 after a successful vaccination campaign using the oral polio vaccine.
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Order the steps
Number the events from 1 to 5 to show the correct chronological order. Event 1 = what happened first in Australia's vaccination history.
| Order | Event |
|---|---|
| No Jab No Pay legislation introduced, linking family payments to immunisation status. | |
| Smallpox declared globally eradicated by the World Health Organization. | |
| Salk inactivated polio vaccine introduced in Australia, beginning the campaign to eliminate polio. | |
| National Immunisation Program (NIP) formally established, providing free childhood vaccines across Australia. | |
| COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins in Australia, starting with healthcare workers and aged care residents. |
1. Explain the difference between disease elimination and disease eradication. Give one example of each from Australian or world history.
2. Why do eliminated diseases like measles sometimes reappear in Australia if they are no longer circulating here? Use the term imported case in your answer.
Wrap Up
In one sentence, explain why maintaining high vaccination coverage is an ongoing responsibility, not a one-time achievement.