Coverage Comparison
B23 (local)75.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 75.9% vs 88.9% national average. 19.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 27 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
75.9%
Local Coverage
33
Unvaccinated Children
137
Total Eligible
5
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 75.9% coverage, each measles case in B23 could infect approximately 3.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B23
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON ROAD SURGERY | B23 5TJ | 7 | 57.1% |
| TUDOR PRACTICE STOCKLAND GREEN | B23 6DJ | 27 | 70.4% |
| DR KHUROO'S PRACTICE | B23 6DJ | 12 | 75% |
| RESERVOIR ROAD SURGERY | B23 6DJ | 57 | 77.2% |
| THE DOVE MEDICAL PRACTICE | B23 5DD | 34 | 82.4% |
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
DistrictB23
RegionMidlands
ICBBirmingham And Solihull
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children137
Vaccinated104
Unvaccinated33
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