Coverage Comparison
LE8 (local)96%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 96.0% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
96%
Local Coverage
5
Unvaccinated Children
126
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.6
Effective reproduction number
Low RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 96% coverage, each measles case in LE8 could infect approximately 0.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LE8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP | LE8 0LG | 63 | 95.2% |
| COUNTESTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE | LE8 5QJ | 24 | 95.8% |
| NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE | LE8 4NS | 28 | 96.4% |
| HAZELMERE MEDICAL CENTRE | LE8 4DN | 11 | 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
DistrictLE8
RegionMidlands
ICBLeicester, Leicestershire And Rutland
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children126
Vaccinated121
Unvaccinated5
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