Coverage Comparison
WF17 (local)85.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 85.1% vs 88.9% national average. 9.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 17 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
85.1%
Local Coverage
25
Unvaccinated Children
168
Total Eligible
8
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 85.1% coverage, each measles case in WF17 could infect approximately 2.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WF17
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERRY TREE SURGERY | WF17 5DH | 8 | 75% |
| GROVE HOUSE SURGERY | WF17 5SS | 25 | 80% |
| MOUNT PLEASANT MED CENTRE | WF17 7PF | 45 | 82.2% |
| BATLEY HEALTH CENTRE SURGERY | WF17 5ED | 26 | 84.6% |
| KIRKGATE SURGERY | WF17 9HE | 15 | 86.7% |
| WELLINGTON HOUSE | WF17 5DN | 19 | 89.5% |
| BLACKBURN RD.MEDICAL CTR. | WF17 9PL | 30 | 93.3% |
| GP PRACTICE B85622 | WF17 5QT | <5 | Suppressed |
1 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictWF17
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBWest Yorkshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children168
Vaccinated143
Unvaccinated25
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