Coverage Comparison
B14 (local)77.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 77.8% vs 88.9% national average. 17.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 21 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
77.8%
Local Coverage
26
Unvaccinated Children
117
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.3
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 77.8% coverage, each measles case in B14 could infect approximately 3.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B14
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPLAR PRIMARY CARE CENTRE | B14 7AG | 32 | 71.9% |
| DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY | B14 5SB | 30 | 73.3% |
| KINGSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE | B14 6AA | 22 | 77.3% |
| YARDLEY WOOD HEALTH CENTRE | B14 4DU | 20 | 85% |
| MAYPOLE HEALTH SURGERY Y | B14 5DJ | 13 | 92.3% |
| FEATHERSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE | B14 6AA | <5 | Suppressed |
1 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictB14
RegionMidlands
ICBBirmingham And Solihull
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children117
Vaccinated91
Unvaccinated26
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