Coverage Comparison
DN7 (local)87.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 87.9% vs 88.9% national average. 7.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 5 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
87.9%
Local Coverage
8
Unvaccinated Children
66
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.8
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 87.9% coverage, each measles case in DN7 could infect approximately 1.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DN7
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HATFIELD HEALTH CENTRE | DN7 6JH | 26 | 80.8% |
| FIELD ROAD SURGERY | DN7 5AF | 21 | 85.7% |
| DUNSVILLE MEDICAL CENTRE | DN7 4BY | 19 | 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
DistrictDN7
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBSouth Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children66
Vaccinated58
Unvaccinated8
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