Coverage Comparison
HD2 (local)89.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 89.9% vs 88.9% national average. 5.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 6 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
89.9%
Local Coverage
11
Unvaccinated Children
109
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.5
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 89.9% coverage, each measles case in HD2 could infect approximately 1.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in HD2
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIRKBY HEALTH CENTRE | HD2 2YD | 7 | 57.1% |
| CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE | HD2 2RU | 27 | 88.9% |
| DR HANDA & PARTNER | HD2 1AE | 11 | 90.9% |
| THE GRANGE MEDICAL PRACTICE | HD2 2QA | 48 | 91.7% |
| WOODHOUSE HILL SURGERY | HD2 1DH | 16 | 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
DistrictHD2
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBWest Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children109
Vaccinated98
Unvaccinated11
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