Coverage Comparison
CM7 (local)89.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 89.5% vs 88.9% national average. 5.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 8 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
89.5%
Local Coverage
14
Unvaccinated Children
133
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.6
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 89.5% coverage, each measles case in CM7 could infect approximately 1.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in CM7
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH LANE SURGERY | CM7 5SN | 35 | 82.9% |
| BLYTH'S MEADOW SURGERY | CM7 3JN | 23 | 87% |
| BLANDFORD MEDICAL CENTRE | CM7 2AE | 38 | 89.5% |
| MOUNT CHAMBERS MEDICAL PRACTICE | CM7 9BY | 28 | 96.4% |
| THE FRESHFORD PRACTICE | CM7 4BQ | 9 | 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
DistrictCM7
RegionEast & South East
ICBMid And South Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children133
Vaccinated119
Unvaccinated14
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