Coverage Comparison
CH65 (local)91.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 91.9% vs 88.9% national average. 3.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
91.9%
Local Coverage
8
Unvaccinated Children
99
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.2
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 91.9% coverage, each measles case in CH65 could infect approximately 1.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in CH65
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| YORK ROAD GROUP PRACTICE | CH65 0DB | 33 | 87.9% |
| WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP | CH65 6TG | 35 | 91.4% |
| WESTMINSTER SURGERY | CH65 2ER | 15 | 93.3% |
| OLD HALL SURGERY | CH65 9AD | 16 | 100% |
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.
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DistrictCH65
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children99
Vaccinated91
Unvaccinated8
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