Coverage Comparison
NE4 (local)81.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 81.9% vs 88.9% national average. 13.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 29 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
81.9%
Local Coverage
39
Unvaccinated Children
215
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.7
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 81.9% coverage, each measles case in NE4 could infect approximately 2.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in NE4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DILSTON MEDICAL CENTRE | NE4 5AB | 20 | 70% |
| FENHAM HALL SURGERY | NE4 9XD | 34 | 73.5% |
| WEST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | NE4 9QB | 33 | 78.8% |
| ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE | NE4 6SH | 26 | 80.8% |
| PROSPECT MEDICAL CENTRE | NE4 8AY | 40 | 82.5% |
| CRUDDAS PARK SURGERY | NE4 7JT | 27 | 88.9% |
| HOLMSIDE MEDICAL GROUP | NE4 8QB | 35 | 94.3% |
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
DistrictNE4
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBNorth East And North Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children215
Vaccinated176
Unvaccinated39
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