Coverage Comparison
S3 (local)73.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 73.4% vs 88.9% national average. 21.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 27 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
73.4%
Local Coverage
33
Unvaccinated Children
124
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 4.0
Effective reproduction number
High RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 73.4% coverage, each measles case in S3 could infect approximately 4.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in S3
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORGE HEALTH GROUP | S3 9DL | 58 | 65.5% |
| DEVONSHIRE GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE | S3 7SF | 19 | 73.7% |
| BURNGREAVE SURGERY | S3 9DA | 33 | 78.8% |
| SHEFFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE | S3 9LB | 6 | 83.3% |
| UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE HEALTH CENTRE | S3 7QP | 8 | 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
DistrictS3
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBSouth Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children124
Vaccinated91
Unvaccinated33
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