Coverage Comparison
NE6 (local)93.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.8% vs 88.9% national average. 1.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 2 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93.8%
Local Coverage
9
Unvaccinated Children
146
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.9
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 93.8% coverage, each measles case in NE6 could infect approximately 0.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in NE6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST. ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTRE | NE6 2NN | 17 | 88.2% |
| BIDDLESTONE HEALTH GROUP | NE6 5SL | 25 | 92% |
| WALKER MEDICAL GROUP | NE6 3BS | 29 | 93.1% |
| HEATON ROAD SURGERY | NE6 1SA | 19 | 94.7% |
| BENFIELD PARK MEDICAL GROUP | NE6 4QD | 26 | 96.2% |
| THORNFIELD MEDICAL GROUP | NE6 1SG | 30 | 96.7% |
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
DistrictNE6
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBNorth East And North Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children146
Vaccinated137
Unvaccinated9
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