Coverage Comparison
DY1 (local)93.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.2% vs 88.9% national average. 1.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 3 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93.2%
Local Coverage
11
Unvaccinated Children
161
Total Eligible
8
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 93.2% coverage, each measles case in DY1 could infect approximately 1.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DY1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEELINGE HOUSE | DY1 2ER | 31 | 77.4% |
| LIMESTONE SURGERY | DY1 1RN | 16 | 87.5% |
| ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE2 | DY1 2BY | 17 | 94.1% |
| EVE HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE | DY1 2QD | 30 | 96.7% |
| THE GREENS HEALTH CENTRE | DY1 3QZ | 26 | 100% |
| STEPPINGSTONES MEDICAL PRACTICE | DY1 1RT | 20 | 100% |
| CASTLE MEADOWS SURGERY | DY1 2TY | 21 | 100% |
| ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE1 | DY1 2BY | <5 | Suppressed |
1 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictDY1
RegionMidlands
ICBBlack Country
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children161
Vaccinated150
Unvaccinated11
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