Is childhood vaccination coverage in South Tyneside above or below the target?

South Tyneside’s MMR1-at-5 coverage of 96.8% is at or above the WHO 95% measles herd-immunity target. Its 6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB) coverage at 12 months was 97.0%. The area’s Gera childhood Immunity Gap is 4.1 — higher means a wider gap. Source: COVER, 2023–24.

How can I check or catch up my child’s vaccinations in South Tyneside?

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 South Tyneside.

Childhood MMR Vaccination Rate in South Tyneside

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

What is the childhood MMR vaccination rate in South Tyneside?

In 2023–24, MMR1 coverage at age 5 in South Tyneside was 96.8% and MMR2 was 93.7% — at or above 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 ScoreSouth Tyneside: 4.1 / 100The Gera childhood Immunity Gap weights MMR1 (50%), MMR2 (30%) and 6-in-1 (20%) coverage and subtracts from 100. South Tyneside scores 4.1; higher means more vulnerable to measles and other outbreaks.How this index is calculated

Childhood vaccination coverage in South Tyneside — 2023–24 (NHS England / UKHSA COVER, OGL v3.0)
Vaccine	South Tyneside	England	WHO target
MMR1 at 5 years	96.8%	91.9%	95%
MMR2 at 5 years	93.7%	83.9%	95%
MMR at 24 months	96.3%	88.9%	95%
6-in-1 at 12 months	97.0%	—	—

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MMR1 coverage at age 5 in South Tyneside

96.8%

England: 91.9% · WHO 95% measles target. At or above the target.

MMR2 at 5: 93.7% · 6-in-1 at 12m: 97.0%

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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 South Tyneside: frequently asked questions

What is the childhood MMR vaccination rate in South Tyneside?: In 2023–24, MMR1 coverage at age 5 in South Tyneside was 96.8% and MMR2 at age 5 was 93.7%. MMR coverage at 24 months was 96.3%. 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 South Tyneside above or below the target?: South Tyneside’s MMR1-at-5 coverage of 96.8% is at or above the WHO 95% measles herd-immunity target. Its 6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB) coverage at 12 months was 97.0%. The area’s Gera childhood Immunity Gap is 4.1 — higher means a wider gap. Source: COVER, 2023–24.
How can I check or catch up my child’s vaccinations in South Tyneside?: 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 South Tyneside.

Catch up on a missed vaccination in South Tyneside

MMR1 coverage at 5 in South Tyneside is 96.8%, 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).