Coverage Comparison
B19 (local)63.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 63.7% vs 88.9% national average. 31.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 43 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
63.7%
Local Coverage
49
Unvaccinated Children
135
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 5.4
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 63.7% coverage, each measles case in B19 could infect approximately 5.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B19
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MODALITY BIRMINGHAM | B19 1BP | 27 | 51.9% |
| HEATHFIELD FAMILY CENTRE | B19 1HL | 16 | 62.5% |
| RAYDOCS NEWTOWN | B19 2ET | 67 | 62.7% |
| BURBURY MEDICAL CENTRE | B19 1TT | 11 | 72.7% |
| FINCH ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE | B19 1HS | 14 | 85.7% |
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
DistrictB19
RegionMidlands
ICBBirmingham And Solihull
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children135
Vaccinated86
Unvaccinated49
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