Coverage Comparison
CM8 (local)90.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.4% vs 88.9% national average. 4.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 6 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.4%
Local Coverage
11
Unvaccinated Children
115
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.4
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 90.4% coverage, each measles case in CM8 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in CM8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER END SURGERY | CM8 3RQ | 14 | 78.6% |
| WITHAM HEALTH CENTRE | CM8 2UX | 23 | 87% |
| COLLINGWOOD ROAD SURGERY | CM8 2DZ | 10 | 90% |
| FERN HOUSE SURGERY | CM8 1BH | 49 | 93.9% |
| DOUGLAS GROVE SURGERY | CM8 1TE | 19 | 94.7% |
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
DistrictCM8
RegionEast & South East
ICBMid And South Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children115
Vaccinated104
Unvaccinated11
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