Coverage Comparison
BN2 (local)93.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.5% vs 88.9% national average. 1.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 2 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93.5%
Local Coverage
6
Unvaccinated Children
92
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.0
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 93.5% coverage, each measles case in BN2 could infect approximately 1.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BN2
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARDINGLY COURT SURGERY | BN2 1SS | 10 | 90% |
| PARK CRESCENT HEALTH CENTRE | BN2 3HP | 23 | 91.3% |
| WOODINGDEAN MEDICAL CENTRE | BN2 6BA | 13 | 92.3% |
| WELLSBOURNE HEALTHCARE CIC | BN2 5FL | 26 | 92.3% |
| THE AVENUE SURGERY | BN2 4GF | 6 | 100% |
| SALTDEAN AND ROTTINGDEAN MED PRACTICE | BN2 8BU | 14 | 100% |
| BROADWAY SURGERY | BN2 5FL | <5 | Suppressed |
| ARCH HEALTHCARE | BN2 9DH | <5 | Suppressed |
2 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictBN2
RegionEast & South East
ICBSussex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children92
Vaccinated86
Unvaccinated6
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