Coverage Comparison
DE15 (local)82.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 82.4% vs 88.9% national average. 12.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 7 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
82.4%
Local Coverage
9
Unvaccinated Children
51
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.6
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 82.4% coverage, each measles case in DE15 could infect approximately 2.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DE15
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAPENHILL MEDICAL CENTRE | DE15 9QD | 19 | 68.4% |
| BRIDGE SURGERY | DE15 9AW | 13 | 84.6% |
| WINSHILL | DE15 0EP | 19 | 94.7% |
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
DistrictDE15
RegionMidlands
ICBStaffordshire And Stoke-On-Trent
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children51
Vaccinated42
Unvaccinated9
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