Coverage Comparison
WF13 (local)84.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 84.6% vs 88.9% national average. 10.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 15 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
84.6%
Local Coverage
22
Unvaccinated Children
143
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.3
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 84.6% coverage, each measles case in WF13 could infect approximately 2.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WF13
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH ROAD SUITE,RAVENSTHORPE HEALTH CTR | WF13 3JY | 27 | 77.8% |
| DR MAHMOOD & PARTNERS | WF13 3JY | 15 | 80% |
| THE ALBION MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE | WF13 2AJ | 16 | 81.2% |
| HEALDS ROAD SURGERY | WF13 4HT | 49 | 85.7% |
| CALDER VIEW SURGERY | WF13 1HN | 18 | 88.9% |
| EIGHTLANDS SURGERY | WF13 1HN | 18 | 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
DistrictWF13
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBWest Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children143
Vaccinated121
Unvaccinated22
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