Coverage Comparison
B97 (local)92%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.0% vs 88.9% national average. 3.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 5 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
162
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% coverage, each measles case in B97 could infect approximately 1.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in B97
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRABBS CROSS SURGERY | B97 5JX | 16 | 81.2% |
| CRABBS CROSS MEDICAL CENTRE | B97 5JX | 8 | 87.5% |
| HILLVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE | B97 4RN | 21 | 90.5% |
| THE DOW SURGERY | B97 4AJ | 32 | 90.6% |
| THE BRIDGE SURGERY | B97 4LA | 19 | 94.7% |
| ST STEPHEN'S MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | B97 4AL | 39 | 94.9% |
| ELGAR HOUSE | B97 4AB | 27 | 96.3% |
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
DistrictB97
RegionMidlands
ICBHerefordshire And Worcestershire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children162
Vaccinated149
Unvaccinated13
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