Coverage Comparison
CO15 (local)86.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 86.3% vs 88.9% national average. 8.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 13 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
86.3%
Local Coverage
20
Unvaccinated Children
146
Total Eligible
6
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 86.3% coverage, each measles case in CO15 could infect approximately 2.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in CO15
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES | CO15 2NB | 27 | 74.1% |
| NORTH CLACTON MEDICAL PRACTICE | CO15 4TN | 20 | 85% |
| OLD ROAD SURGERY | CO15 3AU | 30 | 86.7% |
| EAST LYNNE MEDICAL CENTRE | CO15 3PP | 17 | 88.2% |
| RANWORTH SURGERY | CO15 1NJ | 22 | 90.9% |
| ST. JAMES SURGERY | CO15 1DA | 30 | 93.3% |
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
DistrictCO15
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBSuffolk And North East Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children146
Vaccinated126
Unvaccinated20
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