Coverage Comparison
TS5 (local)85.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 85.2% vs 88.9% national average. 9.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 12 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
85.2%
Local Coverage
18
Unvaccinated Children
122
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.2
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 85.2% coverage, each measles case in TS5 could infect approximately 2.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in TS5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE | TS5 6HF | 13 | 76.9% |
| LINTHORPE SURGERY | TS5 6HA | 59 | 79.7% |
| CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL GROUP | TS5 5NN | 14 | 92.9% |
| ACKLAM MEDICAL CENTRE | TS5 8SB | 36 | 94.4% |
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
DistrictTS5
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBNorth East And North Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children122
Vaccinated104
Unvaccinated18
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