Coverage Comparison
S61 (local)92.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.1% vs 88.9% national average. 2.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 3 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.1%
Local Coverage
6
Unvaccinated Children
76
Total Eligible
4
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 92.1% coverage, each measles case in S61 could infect approximately 1.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in S61
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREASBROUGH MEDICAL CENTRE | S61 4RB | 12 | 83.3% |
| THORPE HESLEY SURGERY | S61 2QP | 11 | 90.9% |
| GREENSIDE SURGERY | S61 4PT | 13 | 92.3% |
| WOODSTOCK BOWER GROUP PRACTICE | S61 1AH | 40 | 95% |
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
DistrictS61
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBSouth Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children76
Vaccinated70
Unvaccinated6
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