Coverage Comparison
LS12 (local)59.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 59.5% vs 88.9% national average. 35.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 55 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
59.5%
Local Coverage
62
Unvaccinated Children
153
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 6.1
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 59.5% coverage, each measles case in LS12 could infect approximately 6.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LS12
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIORY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE | LS12 1HU | 22 | 13.6% |
| DR G LEES & PARTNERS | LS12 3HD | 48 | 31.2% |
| THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE | LS12 1JE | 32 | 84.4% |
| WHITEHALL SURGERY | LS12 5SG | 31 | 87.1% |
| HAWTHORN SURGERY | LS12 5SG | 20 | 95% |
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
DistrictLS12
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBWest Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children153
Vaccinated91
Unvaccinated62
Share This Area
Help people in LS12 find this data — share with local groups, councillors, or your GP.