Coverage Comparison
LS7 (local)80.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 80.2% vs 88.9% national average. 14.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 17 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
80.2%
Local Coverage
22
Unvaccinated Children
111
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.0
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 80.2% coverage, each measles case in LS7 could infect approximately 3.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LS7
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWTON SURGERY | LS7 3JT | 18 | 61.1% |
| CHAPELTOWN FAMILY SURGERY | LS7 4BB | 15 | 73.3% |
| ALLERTON MEDICAL CENTRE | LS7 4LF | 20 | 80% |
| DIAMOND MEDICAL GROUP | LS7 3RA | 39 | 87.2% |
| ST MARTINS PRACTICE | LS7 4HZ | 19 | 89.5% |
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
DistrictLS7
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBWest Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children111
Vaccinated89
Unvaccinated22
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