Coverage Comparison
B11 (local)81.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 81.2% vs 88.9% national average. 13.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 24 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
81.2%
Local Coverage
32
Unvaccinated Children
170
Total Eligible
9
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.8
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 81.2% coverage, each measles case in B11 could infect approximately 2.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B11
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BALAJI SURGERY, THE SPARKBROOK CHC | B11 1LU | 13 | 53.8% |
| SPRINGFIELD SURGERY | B11 4BW | 24 | 70.8% |
| THE HILL GP PRACTICE | B11 4BW | 30 | 73.3% |
| WEATHER OAK MEDICAL CENTRE | B11 4RA | 12 | 83.3% |
| THE BROOK SURGERY | B11 1LU | 12 | 83.3% |
| GREET MEDICAL PRACTICE | B11 3ND | 25 | 84% |
| OAKWOOD SURGERY | B11 4BW | 23 | 91.3% |
| FERNLEY MEDICAL CENTRE | B11 4AN | 25 | 96% |
| SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL PRACT | B11 4DG | 6 | 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
DistrictB11
RegionMidlands
ICBBirmingham And Solihull
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices9
Eligible Children170
Vaccinated138
Unvaccinated32
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