Coverage Comparison
B79 (local)94.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 94.6% vs 88.9% national average. 0.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 1 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
94.6%
Local Coverage
9
Unvaccinated Children
166
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.8
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 94.6% coverage, each measles case in B79 could infect approximately 0.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B79
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT. | B79 8BH | 37 | 89.2% |
| HOLLIES PRACTICE | B79 7EA | 27 | 92.6% |
| LAUREL HOUSE SURGERY | B79 7JN | 34 | 94.1% |
| THE PEEL MEDICAL PRACTICE | B79 7DJ | 37 | 97.3% |
| RIVERSIDE SURGERY | B79 7BH | 8 | 100% |
| CROWN MEDICAL PRACTICE | B79 7EA | 23 | 100% |
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
DistrictB79
RegionMidlands
ICBStaffordshire And Stoke-On-Trent
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children166
Vaccinated157
Unvaccinated9
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