Coverage Comparison
BS4 (local)85.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 85.8% vs 88.9% national average. 9.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 17 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
85.8%
Local Coverage
26
Unvaccinated Children
183
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.1
Effective reproduction number
High RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 85.8% coverage, each measles case in BS4 could infect approximately 2.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BS4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY | BS4 1WH | 43 | 72.1% |
| NIGHTINGALE VALLEY PRACTICE | BS4 4HU | 39 | 84.6% |
| PRIORY SURGERY | BS4 2QJ | 34 | 88.2% |
| WELLS ROAD SURGERY | BS4 2DF | 28 | 92.9% |
| BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE | BS4 4HU | 39 | 94.9% |
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
DistrictBS4
RegionSouth West
ICBBristol, North Somerset And South Gloucestershire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children183
Vaccinated157
Unvaccinated26
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