Coverage Comparison
LS10 (local)86.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 86.5% vs 88.9% national average. 8.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 9 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
86.5%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
96
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.0
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 86.5% coverage, each measles case in LS10 could infect approximately 2.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LS10
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINGWELL CROFT SURGERY | LS10 3NB | 48 | 83.3% |
| SOUTH BANK SURGERY | LS10 2PT | 24 | 87.5% |
| DR S HUSSAIN | LS10 2PE | 9 | 88.9% |
| ARTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE | LS10 2JJ | 15 | 93.3% |
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
DistrictLS10
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBWest Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children96
Vaccinated83
Unvaccinated13
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