Coverage Comparison
NN15 (local)92%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.0% vs 88.9% national average. 3.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 3 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92%
Local Coverage
8
Unvaccinated Children
100
Total Eligible
3
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 92% coverage, each measles case in NN15 could infect approximately 1.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in NN15
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEADLANDS SURGERY | NN15 7HP | 18 | 77.8% |
| DR SPENCER & PARTNERS | NN15 5PU | 36 | 94.4% |
| LINDEN MEDICAL GROUP | NN15 7NX | 46 | 95.7% |
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
DistrictNN15
RegionMidlands
ICBNorthamptonshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children100
Vaccinated92
Unvaccinated8
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