Coverage Comparison
LS26 (local)93.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.9% vs 88.9% national average. 1.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 2 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93.9%
Local Coverage
8
Unvaccinated Children
132
Total Eligible
2
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 93.9% coverage, each measles case in LS26 could infect approximately 0.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LS26
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE | LS26 8SZ | 54 | 92.6% |
| HEALTH CARE FIRST PARTNERSHIP | LS26 9AA | 78 | 94.9% |
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
DistrictLS26
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBWest Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices2
Eligible Children132
Vaccinated124
Unvaccinated8
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