Coverage Comparison
LS8 (local)66.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 66.9% vs 88.9% national average. 28.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 45 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
66.9%
Local Coverage
52
Unvaccinated Children
157
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 5.0
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 66.9% coverage, each measles case in LS8 could infect approximately 5.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LS8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONWAY MEDICAL CENTRE | LS8 5DE | 24 | 29.2% |
| ASHTON VIEW MEDICAL CTR | LS8 5BS | 27 | 33.3% |
| THE ROUNDHAY ROAD SURGERY | LS8 5AN | 6 | 33.3% |
| HAREHILLS CORNER SURGERY | LS8 4HQ | 23 | 73.9% |
| OAKWOOD LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE | LS8 3BZ | 43 | 86% |
| THE STREET LANE PRACTICE | LS8 1AY | 34 | 97.1% |
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
DistrictLS8
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBWest Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children157
Vaccinated105
Unvaccinated52
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