Coverage Comparison
BN3 (local)94.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 94.5% vs 88.9% national average. 0.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 1 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
94.5%
Local Coverage
9
Unvaccinated Children
164
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.8
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 94.5% coverage, each measles case in BN3 could infect approximately 0.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BN3
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLBN HEALTHCARE | BN3 1AE | 36 | 91.7% |
| HOVE MEDICAL CENTRE | BN3 8LD | 16 | 93.8% |
| CHARTER MEDICAL CENTRE | BN3 1RF | 52 | 94.2% |
| TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE | BN3 3AT | 43 | 95.3% |
| WISH PARK SURGERY | BN3 5JA | 17 | 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
DistrictBN3
RegionEast & South East
ICBSussex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children164
Vaccinated155
Unvaccinated9
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