Coverage Comparison
ST17 (local)90.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.8% vs 88.9% national average. 4.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 5 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.8%
Local Coverage
10
Unvaccinated Children
109
Total Eligible
3
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 90.8% coverage, each measles case in ST17 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in ST17
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| RISING BROOK | ST17 9LY | 23 | 78.3% |
| WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD SURGERY | ST17 4BS | 21 | 85.7% |
| WEEPING CROSS HEALTH CENTRE | ST17 0EG | 65 | 96.9% |
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
DistrictST17
RegionMidlands
ICBStaffordshire And Stoke-On-Trent
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children109
Vaccinated99
Unvaccinated10
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