Coverage Comparison
AL5 (local)95.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 95.5% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
95.5%
Local Coverage
5
Unvaccinated Children
111
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.7
Effective reproduction number
Low RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 95.5% coverage, each measles case in AL5 could infect approximately 0.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in AL5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGE SURGERY | AL5 2BT | 32 | 90.6% |
| DAVENPORT HOUSE SURGERY | AL5 4HX | 28 | 92.9% |
| ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE | AL5 4QA | 51 | 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
DistrictAL5
RegionEast & South East
ICBHertfordshire And West Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children111
Vaccinated106
Unvaccinated5
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