Coverage Comparison
CM6 (local)87.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 87.1% vs 88.9% national average. 7.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 8 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
87.1%
Local Coverage
12
Unvaccinated Children
93
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.9
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 87.1% coverage, each measles case in CM6 could infect approximately 1.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in CM6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THAXTED SURGERY | CM6 2QN | 27 | 81.5% |
| ANGEL LANE SURGERY | CM6 1AQ | 31 | 83.9% |
| JOHN TASKER HOUSE SURGERY | CM6 1BH | 35 | 94.3% |
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
DistrictCM6
RegionEast & South East
ICBHertfordshire And West Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children93
Vaccinated81
Unvaccinated12
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