Coverage Comparison
NG31 (local)91.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 91.7% vs 88.9% national average. 3.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 5 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
91.7%
Local Coverage
11
Unvaccinated Children
132
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.2
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 91.7% coverage, each measles case in NG31 could infect approximately 1.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in NG31
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWINGBRIDGE SURGERY | NG31 7XT | 24 | 79.2% |
| THE HARROWBY LANE SURGERY | NG31 9NS | 16 | 81.2% |
| ST. PETERS HILL SURGERY | NG31 6QA | 35 | 94.3% |
| ST. JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE | NG31 6HR | 34 | 97.1% |
| VINE STREET SURGERY | NG31 6RQ | 23 | 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
DistrictNG31
RegionMidlands
ICBLincolnshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children132
Vaccinated121
Unvaccinated11
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