Coverage Comparison
BA11 (local)84.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 84.2% vs 88.9% national average. 10.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 11 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
84.2%
Local Coverage
15
Unvaccinated Children
95
Total Eligible
2
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.4
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 84.2% coverage, each measles case in BA11 could infect approximately 2.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BA11
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BECKINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE | BA11 6SE | 22 | 81.8% |
| FROME MEDICAL CENTRE | BA11 2FH | 73 | 84.9% |
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
DistrictBA11
RegionSouth West
ICBSomerset
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices2
Eligible Children95
Vaccinated80
Unvaccinated15
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