Coverage Comparison
DH4 (local)94.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 94.8% vs 88.9% national average. 0.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 1 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
94.8%
Local Coverage
5
Unvaccinated Children
97
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.8
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 94.8% coverage, each measles case in DH4 could infect approximately 0.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DH4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST RAINTON SURGERY | DH4 6RQ | 8 | 87.5% |
| HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE | DH4 4LE | 30 | 90% |
| WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP | DH4 4RW | 15 | 93.3% |
| KEPIER MEDICAL PRACTICE | DH4 5EQ | 20 | 100% |
| HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP, | DH4 4DN | 14 | 100% |
| GRANGEWOOD SURGERY | DH4 4RB | 10 | 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.
Find Your GP →Area Details
DistrictDH4
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBNorth East And North Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children97
Vaccinated92
Unvaccinated5
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