Coverage Comparison
B24 (local)84.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 84.5% vs 88.9% national average. 10.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 21 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
84.5%
Local Coverage
30
Unvaccinated Children
193
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.3
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 84.5% coverage, each measles case in B24 could infect approximately 2.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B24
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPLARS SURGERY | B24 9JN | 48 | 83.3% |
| MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | B24 0SY | 130 | 84.6% |
| KINGSBURY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | B24 8RD | 15 | 86.7% |
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
DistrictB24
RegionMidlands
ICBBirmingham And Solihull
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children193
Vaccinated163
Unvaccinated30
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