Coverage Comparison
S44 (local)86.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 86.4% vs 88.9% national average. 8.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 6 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
86.4%
Local Coverage
8
Unvaccinated Children
59
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.0
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 86.4% coverage, each measles case in S44 could infect approximately 2.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in S44
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE STREET MEDICAL CENTRE | S44 6PP | 11 | 72.7% |
| FAMILY FRIENDLY SURGERY | S44 6DE | 7 | 85.7% |
| WELBECK ROAD HEALTH CENTRE | S44 6DF | 41 | 90.2% |
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
DistrictS44
RegionMidlands
ICBDerby And Derbyshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children59
Vaccinated51
Unvaccinated8
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