Coverage Comparison
ST1 (local)89%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 89.0% vs 88.9% national average. 6.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 10 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
89%
Local Coverage
18
Unvaccinated Children
163
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.6
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 89% coverage, each measles case in ST1 could infect approximately 1.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in ST1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MOORCROFT MEDICAL CTR | ST1 3NJ | 34 | 76.5% |
| PRIMA CARE SURGERIES | ST1 2BN | 23 | 78.3% |
| HARLEY STREET MEDICAL CTR | ST1 3RX | 18 | 88.9% |
| NORFOLK STREET SURGERY | ST1 4PB | 52 | 96.2% |
| BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR. | ST1 6RS | 36 | 97.2% |
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
DistrictST1
RegionMidlands
ICBStaffordshire And Stoke-On-Trent
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children163
Vaccinated145
Unvaccinated18
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