Coverage Comparison
B35 (local)76.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 76.9% vs 88.9% national average. 18.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 10 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
76.9%
Local Coverage
12
Unvaccinated Children
52
Total Eligible
2
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.5
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 76.9% coverage, each measles case in B35 could infect approximately 3.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B35
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAH ZAMAN SURGERY | B35 7QX | 13 | 76.9% |
| EDEN COURT MEDICAL PRACTICE | B35 6EE | 39 | 76.9% |
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
DistrictB35
RegionMidlands
ICBBirmingham And Solihull
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices2
Eligible Children52
Vaccinated40
Unvaccinated12
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