Coverage Comparison
DE75 (local)93.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.3% vs 88.9% national average. 1.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 1 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93.3%
Local Coverage
4
Unvaccinated Children
60
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.0
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 93.3% coverage, each measles case in DE75 could infect approximately 1.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DE75
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELVINGROVE MEDICAL CENTRE | DE75 7HA | 26 | 92.3% |
| PARK SURGERY | DE75 7DX | 17 | 94.1% |
| ROYAL PRIMARY CARE BROOKLYN | DE75 7AL | 17 | 94.1% |
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
DistrictDE75
RegionMidlands
ICBDerby And Derbyshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children60
Vaccinated56
Unvaccinated4
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