Coverage Comparison
DN21 (local)87.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 87.1% vs 88.9% national average. 7.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 7 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
87.1%
Local Coverage
11
Unvaccinated Children
85
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.9
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 87.1% coverage, each measles case in DN21 could infect approximately 1.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DN21
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASKGATE STREET SURGERY | DN21 2DJ | 35 | 74.3% |
| CLEVELAND SURGERY | DN21 2UQ | 22 | 90.9% |
| THE KIRTON LINDSEY AND SCOTTER SURGERY | DN21 4PQ | 20 | 100% |
| WILLINGHAM-BY-STOW SURGERY | DN21 5JZ | 8 | 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
DistrictDN21
RegionMidlands
ICBLincolnshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children85
Vaccinated74
Unvaccinated11
Share This Area
Help people in DN21 find this data — share with local groups, councillors, or your GP.