Coverage Comparison
NE61 (local)95.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 95.7% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
95.7%
Local Coverage
6
Unvaccinated Children
139
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.6
Effective reproduction number
Low RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 95.7% coverage, each measles case in NE61 could infect approximately 0.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in NE61
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHUMBERLAND HEALTH | NE61 5LX | 5 | 80% |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | NE61 1BJ | 107 | 95.3% |
| GREYSTOKE SURGERY | NE61 1JX | 14 | 100% |
| GAS HOUSE LANE SURGERY | NE61 1JX | 13 | 100% |
| SCOTS GAP MEDICAL GROUP | NE61 4EG | <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
DistrictNE61
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBNorth East And North Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children139
Vaccinated133
Unvaccinated6
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