Coverage Comparison
BN27 (local)96.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 96.5% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
96.5%
Local Coverage
3
Unvaccinated Children
85
Total Eligible
4
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 96.5% coverage, each measles case in BN27 could infect approximately 0.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BN27
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERSTMONCEUX INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTRE | BN27 4JX | 15 | 93.3% |
| QUINTINS MEDICAL CENTRE | BN27 1UG | 31 | 93.5% |
| BRIDGESIDE SURGERY | BN27 3DG | 15 | 100% |
| HAILSHAM MEDICAL GROUP | BN27 1BH | 24 | 100% |
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
DistrictBN27
RegionEast & South East
ICBSussex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children85
Vaccinated82
Unvaccinated3
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