Coverage Comparison
SR4 (local)96.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 96.6% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
96.6%
Local Coverage
4
Unvaccinated Children
119
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.5
Effective reproduction number
Low RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 96.6% coverage, each measles case in SR4 could infect approximately 0.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SR4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTER SURGERY | SR4 7TU | 8 | 87.5% |
| FORGE MEDICAL PRACTICE | SR4 6QE | 13 | 92.3% |
| MILLFIELD MEDICAL GROUP | SR4 7AF | 36 | 94.4% |
| WEARSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE - PALLION | SR4 7XF | 27 | 100% |
| PALLION FAMILY PRACTICE | SR4 7XF | 20 | 100% |
| HYLTON MEDICAL GROUP | SR4 7XF | 7 | 100% |
| SUNDERLAND GP ALLIANCE SOUTH HYLTON SURG | SR4 0LS | 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
DistrictSR4
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBNorth East And North Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children119
Vaccinated115
Unvaccinated4
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