Coverage Comparison
BS5 (local)81.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 81.8% vs 88.9% national average. 13.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 29 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
81.8%
Local Coverage
40
Unvaccinated Children
220
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.7
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 81.8% coverage, each measles case in BS5 could infect approximately 2.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BS5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLOTTE KEEL MEDICAL PRACTICE | BS5 0UA | 48 | 62.5% |
| THE WELLSPRING SURGERY | BS5 9QY | 33 | 78.8% |
| EAST TREES HEALTH CENTRE | BS5 6SA | 54 | 87% |
| FIRECLAY HEALTH | BS5 7PH | 61 | 88.5% |
| AIR BALLOON SURGERY | BS5 7PD | 24 | 95.8% |
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
DistrictBS5
RegionSouth West
ICBBristol, North Somerset And South Gloucestershire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children220
Vaccinated180
Unvaccinated40
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