Coverage Comparison
LE4 (local)90.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.8% vs 88.9% national average. 4.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 10 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.8%
Local Coverage
20
Unvaccinated Children
217
Total Eligible
12
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.4
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 90.8% coverage, each measles case in LE4 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LE4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPIRIT PRIMARY CARE LTD-RUSHEY MEAD | LE4 7ZX | 9 | 77.8% |
| THURMASTON HEALTH CENTRE | LE4 8EA | 15 | 80% |
| SPIRIT PRIMARY CARE LTD-BEAUMONT LEYS | LE4 0UZ | 29 | 82.8% |
| SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE | LE4 8NN | 20 | 85% |
| BEAUMONT LODGE MEDICAL PRACTICE | LE4 0QR | 16 | 87.5% |
| MANOR PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE | LE4 0JF | 25 | 88% |
| BIRSTALL MEDICAL CENTRE | LE4 4EE | 30 | 93.3% |
| GREENGATE MEDICAL CENTRE | LE4 3JF | 18 | 100% |
| DR B MODI | LE4 6NL | 6 | 100% |
| COSSINGTON PARK SURGERY | LE4 6AW | 19 | 100% |
| BRANDON SURGERY DR R KAPUR & PARTNER | LE4 6AW | 30 | 100% |
| BROADHURST ST MED PRACT (KS MORJARIA) | LE4 6NF | <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
DistrictLE4
RegionMidlands
ICBLeicester, Leicestershire And Rutland
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices12
Eligible Children217
Vaccinated197
Unvaccinated20
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