Coverage Comparison
B28 (local)77.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 77.2% vs 88.9% national average. 17.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 21 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
77.2%
Local Coverage
26
Unvaccinated Children
114
Total Eligible
2
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.4
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 77.2% coverage, each measles case in B28 could infect approximately 3.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B28
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HALL GREEN HEALTH | B28 8BG | 105 | 77.1% |
| BALDWINS LANE SURGERY | B28 0RF | 9 | 77.8% |
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
DistrictB28
RegionMidlands
ICBBirmingham And Solihull
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices2
Eligible Children114
Vaccinated88
Unvaccinated26
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