Coverage Comparison
B12 (local)76.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 76.1% vs 88.9% national average. 18.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 30 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
76.1%
Local Coverage
37
Unvaccinated Children
155
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.6
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 76.1% coverage, each measles case in B12 could infect approximately 3.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B12
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRSTCARE PRACTICE | B12 9LP | 34 | 67.6% |
| NEWPORT MEDICAL GROUP | B12 8QE | 47 | 70.2% |
| THE WAND MEDICAL CENTRE | B12 0UF | 18 | 77.8% |
| HIGHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE | B12 0YA | 19 | 78.9% |
| STRENSHAM ROAD SURGERY | B12 9RR | 12 | 83.3% |
| DR WALJI AND COLLEAGUES | B12 9LP | 9 | 88.9% |
| BALSALL HEATH HEALTH CENTRE (S) | B12 9LP | 16 | 93.8% |
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
DistrictB12
RegionMidlands
ICBBirmingham And Solihull
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children155
Vaccinated118
Unvaccinated37
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