Coverage Comparison
B66 (local)85.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 85.6% vs 88.9% national average. 9.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 12 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
85.6%
Local Coverage
17
Unvaccinated Children
118
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.2
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 85.6% coverage, each measles case in B66 could infect approximately 2.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B66
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORVIC FAMILY PRACTICE | B66 3PZ | 26 | 73.1% |
| ST PAUL'S MEDICAL PRACTICE | B66 1HB | 10 | 80% |
| CAPE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE | B66 3NR | 34 | 85.3% |
| HAWTHORNS MEDICAL CENTRE | B66 2DD | 8 | 87.5% |
| BEARWOOD ROAD SURGERY | B66 4ES | 10 | 90% |
| THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE | B66 3BQ | 30 | 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
DistrictB66
RegionMidlands
ICBBlack Country
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children118
Vaccinated101
Unvaccinated17
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