Coverage Comparison
BS37 (local)91.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 91.5% vs 88.9% national average. 3.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 5 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
91.5%
Local Coverage
10
Unvaccinated Children
118
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.3
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 91.5% coverage, each measles case in BS37 could infect approximately 1.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BS37
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNEDY WAY SURGERY | BS37 4AA | 27 | 85.2% |
| COURTSIDE SURGERY | BS37 4DQ | 41 | 90.2% |
| WEST WALK SURGERY | BS37 4AX | 34 | 94.1% |
| WELLINGTON ROAD SURGERY | BS37 5UY | 16 | 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
DistrictBS37
RegionSouth West
ICBBristol, North Somerset And South Gloucestershire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children118
Vaccinated108
Unvaccinated10
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