Coverage Comparison
LN4 (local)92.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.5% vs 88.9% national average. 2.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 2 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.5%
Local Coverage
6
Unvaccinated Children
80
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.1
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 92.5% coverage, each measles case in LN4 could infect approximately 1.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LN4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEW CONINGSBY SURGERY | LN4 4SG | 15 | 86.7% |
| THE HEATH SURGERY | LN4 2LA | 9 | 88.9% |
| WASHINGBOROUGH SURGERY | LN4 1BN | 21 | 90.5% |
| CHURCH WALK SURGERY | LN4 3HA | 11 | 90.9% |
| BRANSTON & HEIGHINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE | LN4 1LH | 15 | 100% |
| BILLINGHAY MEDICAL PRACTICE | LN4 4AU | 9 | 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
DistrictLN4
RegionMidlands
ICBLincolnshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children80
Vaccinated74
Unvaccinated6
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