Coverage Comparison
B26 (local)83.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 83.6% vs 88.9% national average. 11.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 14 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
83.6%
Local Coverage
19
Unvaccinated Children
116
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.5
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 83.6% coverage, each measles case in B26 could infect approximately 2.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B26
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE | B26 2TY | 13 | 61.5% |
| ROWLANDS ROAD SURGERY | B26 1AT | 8 | 62.5% |
| CHURCH ROAD SURGERY | B26 3TP | 30 | 83.3% |
| CRANES PARK ROAD SURGERY | B26 3SE | 8 | 87.5% |
| MANOR HOUSE LANE SURGERY | B26 1PD | 32 | 87.5% |
| COVENTRY ROAD PRACTICE | B26 3JS | 12 | 91.7% |
| GARRETTS GREEN LANE SURGERY | B26 2SB | 13 | 100% |
| THE SHELDON MEDICAL CENTRE | B26 3TT | <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
DistrictB26
RegionMidlands
ICBBirmingham And Solihull
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children116
Vaccinated97
Unvaccinated19
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