Is childhood vaccination coverage in Newcastle upon Tyne above or below the target?

Newcastle upon Tyne’s MMR1-at-5 coverage of 92.8% is below the WHO 95% measles herd-immunity target. Its 6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB) coverage at 12 months was 92.6%. The area’s Gera childhood Immunity Gap is 9.5 — higher means a wider gap. Source: COVER, 2023–24.

How can I check or catch up my child’s vaccinations in Newcastle upon Tyne?

If your child has missed doses, a GeraClinic clinician can review their vaccination record, explain what is outstanding, and arrange catch-up vaccination nationwide, including in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Childhood MMR Vaccination Rate in Newcastle upon Tyne

Real NHS England / UKHSA COVER childhood vaccination coverage for Newcastle upon Tyne, 2023–24. Part of the North East region.

What is the childhood MMR vaccination rate in Newcastle upon Tyne?

In 2023–24, MMR1 coverage at age 5 in Newcastle upon Tyne was 92.8% and MMR2 was 85.2% — below the WHO 95% measles target (England 91.9% / 83.9%), per NHS England COVER. Gera re-dates this annually.

Source:NHS England — Childhood Vaccination Coverage Statistics, England, 2023-24 (COVER)·as of 2023–24 (year ending 31 March 2024)updated annually (last: 18 June 2026)

Gera Immunity Gap ScoreNewcastle upon Tyne: 9.5 / 100The Gera childhood Immunity Gap weights MMR1 (50%), MMR2 (30%) and 6-in-1 (20%) coverage and subtracts from 100. Newcastle upon Tyne scores 9.5; higher means more vulnerable to measles and other outbreaks.How this index is calculated

Childhood vaccination coverage in Newcastle upon Tyne — 2023–24 (NHS England / UKHSA COVER, OGL v3.0)
Vaccine	Newcastle upon Tyne	England	WHO target
MMR1 at 5 years	92.8%	91.9%	95%
MMR2 at 5 years	85.2%	83.9%	95%
MMR at 24 months	91.3%	88.9%	95%
6-in-1 at 12 months	92.6%	—	—

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MMR1 coverage at age 5 in Newcastle upon Tyne

92.8%

England: 91.9% · WHO 95% measles target. That is 2.2 percentage points below target — a measurable immunity gap.

MMR2 at 5: 85.2% · 6-in-1 at 12m: 92.6%

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Flu data: UKHSA GP-patient flu uptake, 2024–25 season (42 ICBs). Childhood data: NHS England / UKHSA COVER, 2023–24 (149 local authorities). See the flu hub and childhood hub.

Other areas in North East

See all 149 areas and the national picture · Gera Immunity Gap Score methodology

Childhood vaccination in Newcastle upon Tyne: frequently asked questions

What is the childhood MMR vaccination rate in Newcastle upon Tyne?: In 2023–24, MMR1 coverage at age 5 in Newcastle upon Tyne was 92.8% and MMR2 at age 5 was 85.2%. MMR coverage at 24 months was 91.3%. The England figures were MMR1 91.9% and MMR2 83.9%, against the WHO 95% target. Source: NHS England / UKHSA COVER, 2023–24 (OGL v3.0).
Is childhood vaccination coverage in Newcastle upon Tyne above or below the target?: Newcastle upon Tyne’s MMR1-at-5 coverage of 92.8% is below the WHO 95% measles herd-immunity target. Its 6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB) coverage at 12 months was 92.6%. The area’s Gera childhood Immunity Gap is 9.5 — higher means a wider gap. Source: COVER, 2023–24.
How can I check or catch up my child’s vaccinations in Newcastle upon Tyne?: If your child has missed doses, a GeraClinic clinician can review their vaccination record, explain what is outstanding, and arrange catch-up vaccination nationwide, including in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Catch up on a missed vaccination in Newcastle upon Tyne

MMR1 coverage at 5 in Newcastle upon Tyne is 92.8%, vs a WHO 95% target. If your child has missed a dose, a GeraClinic clinician can review their record and arrange catch-up vaccination nationwide.

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Contains public sector information published by NHS England Digital / UKHSA and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — Childhood Vaccination Coverage Statistics, England, 2023-24 (COVER) (2023–24 (year ending 31 March 2024), published 17 September 2024).