Coverage Comparison
B21 (local)88.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 88.1% vs 88.9% national average. 6.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 9 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
88.1%
Local Coverage
14
Unvaccinated Children
118
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.8
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 88.1% coverage, each measles case in B21 could infect approximately 1.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B21
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOHO ROAD HEALTH CENTRE | B21 9RY | 7 | 57.1% |
| SOHO ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE | B21 9RY | 29 | 82.8% |
| KIRPAL MEDICAL PRACTICE | B21 9RY | 16 | 87.5% |
| SOHO HEALTH CENTRE | B21 9RY | 18 | 88.9% |
| HOLYHEAD PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRE | B21 0HL | 38 | 94.7% |
| HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACT. | B21 9NH | 10 | 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
DistrictB21
RegionMidlands
ICBBirmingham And Solihull
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children118
Vaccinated104
Unvaccinated14
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