Coverage Comparison
WS10 (local)86.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 86.9% vs 88.9% national average. 8.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 15 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
86.9%
Local Coverage
23
Unvaccinated Children
175
Total Eligible
11
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.0
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 86.9% coverage, each measles case in WS10 could infect approximately 2.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WS10
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARLASTON MEDICAL CENTRE | WS10 9JQ | 8 | 62.5% |
| JUBILEE HEALTH CENTRE | WS10 7AR | 7 | 71.4% |
| MOXLEY MEDICAL CENTRE | WS10 8TF | 15 | 80% |
| DARLASTON FAMILY PRACTICE | WS10 8SY | 25 | 84% |
| THE SPIRES HEALTH CENTRE | WS10 7DB | 19 | 84.2% |
| GP PRACTICE M91660 | WS10 8SY | 14 | 85.7% |
| DARLASTON HEALTH CENTRE | WS10 8SY | 9 | 88.9% |
| OAKESWELL HEALTH CENTRE | WS10 9HP | 19 | 89.5% |
| THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE | WS10 0EB | 33 | 93.9% |
| TAME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE | WS10 0JS | 19 | 94.7% |
| ROUGH HAY SURGERY | WS10 8NQ | 7 | 100% |
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
DistrictWS10
RegionMidlands
ICBBlack Country
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices11
Eligible Children175
Vaccinated152
Unvaccinated23
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