Coverage Comparison
S6 (local)92.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.9% vs 88.9% national average. 2.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.9%
Local Coverage
12
Unvaccinated Children
170
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.1
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 92.9% coverage, each measles case in S6 could infect approximately 1.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in S6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE | S6 3FT | 26 | 76.9% |
| FOXHILL MEDICAL CENTRE | S6 1GA | 15 | 86.7% |
| TRAMWAYS AND MIDDLEWOOD MEDICAL CENTRES | S6 1TT | 27 | 92.6% |
| WALKLEY HOUSE & STANNINGTON M.C | S6 3TN | 45 | 95.6% |
| TRAMWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE (O'CONNELL) | S6 4JQ | 20 | 100% |
| FAR LANE MEDICAL CENTRE | S6 4FA | 15 | 100% |
| DYKES HALL MEDICAL CENTRE | S6 4GQ | 22 | 100% |
| HAROLD STREET MEDICAL CENTRE | S6 3QW | <5 | Suppressed |
1 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictS6
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBSouth Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children170
Vaccinated158
Unvaccinated12
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