Coverage Comparison
BH9 (local)87.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 87.4% vs 88.9% national average. 7.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 8 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
87.4%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
103
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.9
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 87.4% coverage, each measles case in BH9 could infect approximately 1.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BH9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES FISHER MEDICAL CENTRE | BH9 3LQ | 32 | 81.2% |
| DENMARK ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | BH9 1PB | 43 | 88.4% |
| MOORDOWN MEDICAL CENTRE | BH9 2XF | 28 | 92.9% |
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
DistrictBH9
RegionSouth West
ICBDorset
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children103
Vaccinated90
Unvaccinated13
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