Coverage Comparison
S5 (local)90.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.9% vs 88.9% national average. 4.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 6 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.9%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
143
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.4
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 90.9% coverage, each measles case in S5 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in S5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE | S5 7HD | 24 | 75% |
| SOUTHEY GREEN MEDICAL CTR | S5 7QB | 6 | 83.3% |
| BARNSLEY ROAD SURGERY | S5 0QJ | 8 | 87.5% |
| SHIREGREEN MEDICAL CENTRE | S5 0RG | 22 | 90.9% |
| ELM LANE SURGERY | S5 7TW | 14 | 92.9% |
| GREEN CROSS GROUP PRACTICE | S5 8GS | 17 | 94.1% |
| BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY | S5 8AL | 23 | 95.7% |
| FIRTH PARK SURGERY | S5 6HH | 29 | 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
DistrictS5
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBSouth Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children143
Vaccinated130
Unvaccinated13
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