Coverage Comparison
LE9 (local)95.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 95.5% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
95.5%
Local Coverage
7
Unvaccinated Children
156
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.7
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 95.5% coverage, each measles case in LE9 could infect approximately 0.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LE9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE | LE9 9GR | 7 | 85.7% |
| HEATH LANE SURGERY | LE9 7PB | 36 | 91.7% |
| BARWELL & HOLLYCROFT MEDICAL CENTRES | LE9 8DS | 55 | 94.5% |
| THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY | LE9 4LJ | 12 | 100% |
| NEWBOLD VERDON MED.PRACT. | LE9 9PZ | 21 | 100% |
| THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE | LE9 6RG | 25 | 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
DistrictLE9
RegionMidlands
ICBLeicester, Leicestershire And Rutland
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children156
Vaccinated149
Unvaccinated7
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