Coverage Comparison
LS25 (local)93.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.8% vs 88.9% national average. 1.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 2 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93.8%
Local Coverage
10
Unvaccinated Children
162
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.9
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 93.8% coverage, each measles case in LS25 could infect approximately 0.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LS25
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOORFIELD HOUSE SURGERY | LS25 1AN | 28 | 85.7% |
| KIPPAX HALL SURGERY | LS25 7AB | 14 | 92.9% |
| SHERBURN GROUP PRACTICE | LS25 6ED | 38 | 94.7% |
| GIBSON LANE PRACTICE | LS25 7JN | 24 | 95.8% |
| GARFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE | LS25 1HB | 25 | 96% |
| SOUTH MILFORD SURGERY | LS25 5AA | 33 | 97% |
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
DistrictLS25
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBWest Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children162
Vaccinated152
Unvaccinated10
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