Coverage Comparison
CO5 (local)93%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.0% vs 88.9% national average. 2.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 2 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93%
Local Coverage
4
Unvaccinated Children
57
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.0
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 93% coverage, each measles case in CO5 could infect approximately 1.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in CO5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIPTREE MEDICAL CENTRE | CO5 0HB | 23 | 91.3% |
| KELVEDON & FEERING HEALTH CENTRE | CO5 9AG | 14 | 92.9% |
| ROWHEDGE SURGERY | CO5 7HP | 15 | 93.3% |
| WEST MERSEA SURGERY | CO5 8RA | 5 | 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
DistrictCO5
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBSuffolk And North East Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children57
Vaccinated53
Unvaccinated4
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