Coverage Comparison
BD9 (local)64.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 64.2% vs 88.9% national average. 30.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 17 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
64.2%
Local Coverage
19
Unvaccinated Children
53
Total Eligible
2
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 5.4
Effective reproduction number
High RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 64.2% coverage, each measles case in BD9 could infect approximately 5.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BD9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEYLANDS LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE | BD9 5PZ | 42 | 61.9% |
| FRIZINGHALL MEDICAL CENTRE | BD9 4LH | 11 | 72.7% |
MMR Vaccine Facts
The MMR vaccine is safe
The MMR vaccine has been used for over 50 years with an excellent safety record. The 1998 Wakefield study claiming a link to autism was fraudulent and has been fully retracted.
Measles is dangerous
1 in 5 unvaccinated children who contract measles require hospitalisation. Complications include pneumonia, brain inflammation (encephalitis), and death.
Herd immunity protects everyone
95% coverage is needed to protect those who cannot be vaccinated — including newborns and immunocompromised individuals.
Need to Get Vaccinated?
Contact your GP practice to book an MMR vaccination appointment for your child.
Find Your GP →Area Details
DistrictBD9
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBWest Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices2
Eligible Children53
Vaccinated34
Unvaccinated19
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