Coverage Comparison
B29 (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 16 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
75.9%
Local Coverage
20
Unvaccinated Children
83
Total Eligible
6
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 B29 could infect approximately 3.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B29
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLENNIUM MEDICAL CENTRE | B29 5QD | 23 | 65.2% |
| SELLY OAK HEALTH CENTRE | B29 6JG | 9 | 66.7% |
| BOURNBROOK VARSITY MEDICAL CENTRE | B29 7DU | 9 | 77.8% |
| WEOLEY PARK SURGERY | B29 5HA | 18 | 77.8% |
| SHENLEY GREEN SURGERY | B29 4HH | 10 | 80% |
| SELLY PARK SURGERY | B29 7NT | 14 | 92.9% |
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
DistrictB29
RegionMidlands
ICBBirmingham And Solihull
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children83
Vaccinated63
Unvaccinated20
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