Coverage Comparison
LS28 (local)89.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 89.5% vs 88.9% national average. 5.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 7 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
89.5%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
124
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.6
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 89.5% coverage, each measles case in LS28 could infect approximately 1.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LS28
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILLFOOT SURGERY | LS28 7QR | 13 | 76.9% |
| WEST LODGE SURGERY | LS28 5DL | 59 | 84.7% |
| ROBIN LANE HEALTH AND WELLBEING CENTRE | LS28 7DE | 24 | 95.8% |
| MULBERRY STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE | LS28 7XP | 20 | 100% |
| DR S M CHEN & PARTNER | LS28 9AW | 8 | 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
DistrictLS28
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBWest Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children124
Vaccinated111
Unvaccinated13
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