Coverage Comparison
LS9 (local)75.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 75.1% vs 88.9% national average. 19.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 40 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
75.1%
Local Coverage
49
Unvaccinated Children
197
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.7
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 75.1% coverage, each measles case in LS9 could infect approximately 3.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LS9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE | LS9 7TA | 16 | 50% |
| BELLBROOKE SURGERY | LS9 6AU | 37 | 62.2% |
| SHAKESPEARE MEDICAL PRACTICE | LS9 7TA | 36 | 63.9% |
| EAST PARK MEDICAL CENTRE | LS9 9JD | 32 | 84.4% |
| SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR. | LS9 9EF | 59 | 88.1% |
| THE GARDEN SURGERY | LS9 9EF | 17 | 88.2% |
| YORK STREET HEALTH PRACTICE | LS9 8AA | <5 | Suppressed |
1 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictLS9
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBWest Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children197
Vaccinated148
Unvaccinated49
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