Coverage Comparison
BH18 (local)96.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 96.7% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
96.7%
Local Coverage
2
Unvaccinated Children
61
Total Eligible
2
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.5
Effective reproduction number
Low RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 96.7% coverage, each measles case in BH18 could infect approximately 0.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BH18
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HARVEY PRACTICE | BH18 8EE | 22 | 95.5% |
| THE HADLEIGH PRACTICE | BH18 8EE | 39 | 97.4% |
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
DistrictBH18
RegionSouth West
ICBDorset
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices2
Eligible Children61
Vaccinated59
Unvaccinated2
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