Coverage Comparison
LS6 (local)84.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 84.1% vs 88.9% national average. 10.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 18 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
84.1%
Local Coverage
25
Unvaccinated Children
157
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.4
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 84.1% coverage, each measles case in LS6 could infect approximately 2.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LS6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE | LS6 2SF | 29 | 58.6% |
| HYDE PARK SURGERY | LS6 1SG | 17 | 82.4% |
| BURTON CROFT SURGERY | LS6 2AF | 16 | 87.5% |
| CRAVEN ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE | LS6 2RX | 38 | 89.5% |
| KIRKSTALL LANE MEDICAL CENTRE | LS6 3DS | 10 | 90% |
| MEANWOOD HEALTH CENTRE | LS6 4JN | 38 | 92.1% |
| LAUREL BANK SURGERY | LS6 3DS | 9 | 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
DistrictLS6
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBWest Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children157
Vaccinated132
Unvaccinated25
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