Coverage Comparison
ST6 (local)87.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 87.4% vs 88.9% national average. 7.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 19 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
87.4%
Local Coverage
31
Unvaccinated Children
247
Total Eligible
9
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.9
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 87.4% coverage, each measles case in ST6 could infect approximately 1.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in ST6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| COBRIDGE SURGERY | ST6 2JN | 26 | 73.1% |
| FURLONG MEDICAL CENTRE | ST6 5UD | 25 | 84% |
| APSLEY SURGERY | ST6 2JN | 21 | 85.7% |
| TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE | ST6 6BE | 51 | 86.3% |
| BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE | ST6 7NN | 43 | 88.4% |
| LUCIE WEDGEWOOD SURGERY LTD | ST6 2AB | 18 | 88.9% |
| GOLDENHILL MEDICAL CENTRE | ST6 5QJ | 14 | 92.9% |
| MIDDLEPORT MEDICAL CENTRE | ST6 3PN | 24 | 95.8% |
| ORCHARD SURGERY | ST6 8HY | 25 | 96% |
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
DistrictST6
RegionMidlands
ICBStaffordshire And Stoke-On-Trent
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices9
Eligible Children247
Vaccinated216
Unvaccinated31
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