Coverage Comparison
B18 (local)81.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 81.8% vs 88.9% national average. 13.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 14 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
81.8%
Local Coverage
18
Unvaccinated Children
99
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.7
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 81.8% coverage, each measles case in B18 could infect approximately 2.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B18
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATH STREET HEALTH CENTRE | B18 7AL | 19 | 57.9% |
| BROADWAY HEALTH CENTRE | B18 7BA | 20 | 80% |
| CAVENDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE | B18 7AL | 13 | 84.6% |
| CITY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | B18 4HL | 15 | 86.7% |
| SUMMERFIELD GROUP PRACTICE | B18 7AL | 32 | 93.8% |
| DR KULSHRESTHA FAMILY PRACTICE | B18 7AL | <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
DistrictB18
RegionMidlands
ICBBirmingham And Solihull
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children99
Vaccinated81
Unvaccinated18
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