Coverage Comparison
CO7 (local)91.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 91.7% vs 88.9% national average. 3.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
91.7%
Local Coverage
9
Unvaccinated Children
108
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.2
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 91.7% coverage, each measles case in CO7 could infect approximately 1.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in CO7
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIVENHOE SURGERY | CO7 9BA | 16 | 75% |
| COLNE MEDICAL CENTRE | CO7 0DT | 28 | 89.3% |
| CONSTABLE COUNTRY RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE | CO7 6RT | 23 | 91.3% |
| GREAT BENTLEY SURGERY | CO7 8PJ | 27 | 100% |
| THE ARDLEIGH SURGERY | CO7 7LD | 14 | 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
DistrictCO7
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBSuffolk And North East Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children108
Vaccinated99
Unvaccinated9
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