Coverage Comparison
NE8 (local)92.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.6% vs 88.9% national average. 2.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.6%
Local Coverage
11
Unvaccinated Children
148
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.1
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 92.6% coverage, each measles case in NE8 could infect approximately 1.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in NE8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP | NE8 1NB | 17 | 76.5% |
| MILLENNIUM FAMILY PRACTICE | NE8 1AD | 10 | 90% |
| SECOND STREET SURGERY | NE8 2UR | 11 | 90.9% |
| TEAMS MEDICAL PRACTICE | NE8 2PQ | 11 | 90.9% |
| OXFORD TCE & RAWLING RD MEDICAL GROUP | NE8 1RQ | 42 | 92.9% |
| BEWICK ROAD SURGERY | NE8 4DP | 38 | 97.4% |
| BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE | NE8 2XB | 5 | 100% |
| THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE | NE8 1AD | 14 | 100% |
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
DistrictNE8
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBNorth East And North Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children148
Vaccinated137
Unvaccinated11
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