Coverage Comparison
B31 (local)92.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.2% vs 88.9% national average. 2.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 7 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.2%
Local Coverage
19
Unvaccinated Children
244
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.2
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 92.2% coverage, each measles case in B31 could infect approximately 1.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B31
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT PARK MEDICAL GROUP | B31 5ER | 25 | 84% |
| WOODLAND ROAD SURGERY | B31 2HZ | 13 | 84.6% |
| DOSKI MEDICAL PRACTICE | B31 1TR | 17 | 88.2% |
| COLLEGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE | B31 2GH | 32 | 90.6% |
| COFTON MEDICAL CENTRE | B31 4TU | 38 | 92.1% |
| ST HELIERS MEDICAL PRACTICE | B31 1QT | 58 | 94.8% |
| WEST HEATH SURGERY | B31 3HB | 61 | 96.7% |
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
DistrictB31
RegionMidlands
ICBBirmingham And Solihull
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children244
Vaccinated225
Unvaccinated19
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