Coverage Comparison
CA1 (local)90.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.5% vs 88.9% national average. 4.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 8 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.5%
Local Coverage
15
Unvaccinated Children
158
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.4
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 90.5% coverage, each measles case in CA1 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in CA1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARWICK SQUARE GROUP PRACTICE | CA1 1LB | 13 | 76.9% |
| CARLISLE CENTRAL PRACTICE | CA1 1EB | 36 | 88.9% |
| SPENCER ST SURGERY | CA1 1BP | 27 | 92.6% |
| CARLISLE HEALTHCARE | CA1 3UB | 82 | 92.7% |
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
DistrictCA1
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBNorth East And North Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children158
Vaccinated143
Unvaccinated15
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