Coverage Comparison
BS20 (local)95.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 95.4% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
95.4%
Local Coverage
3
Unvaccinated Children
65
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.7
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 95.4% coverage, each measles case in BS20 could infect approximately 0.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BS20
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARBOURSIDE FAMILY PRACTICE | BS20 7QA | 23 | 87% |
| PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP | BS20 6AQ | 27 | 100% |
| HEYWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE | BS20 0DL | 15 | 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
DistrictBS20
RegionSouth West
ICBBristol, North Somerset And South Gloucestershire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children65
Vaccinated62
Unvaccinated3
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