Coverage Comparison
BS16 (local)90.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.2% vs 88.9% national average. 4.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 11 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.2%
Local Coverage
21
Unvaccinated Children
214
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.5
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 90.2% coverage, each measles case in BS16 could infect approximately 1.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BS16
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FISHPONDS FAMILY PRACTICE | BS16 3TD | 21 | 76.2% |
| LEAP VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE | BS16 6UG | 12 | 83.3% |
| BEECHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE | BS16 3TD | 45 | 84.4% |
| EMERSONS GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE | BS16 7AL | 36 | 91.7% |
| THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP | BS16 5SG | 66 | 95.5% |
| THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY | BS16 2JD | 34 | 97.1% |
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
DistrictBS16
RegionSouth West
ICBBristol, North Somerset And South Gloucestershire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children214
Vaccinated193
Unvaccinated21
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