Coverage Comparison
DT9 (local)92.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.9% vs 88.9% national average. 2.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 2 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.9%
Local Coverage
4
Unvaccinated Children
56
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.1
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 92.9% coverage, each measles case in DT9 could infect approximately 1.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DT9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE APPLES MEDICAL CENTRE | DT9 3DG | 6 | 66.7% |
| MILBORNE PORT SURGERY | DT9 5FH | 19 | 94.7% |
| THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE | DT9 4DL | 22 | 95.5% |
| YETMINSTER HEALTH CENTRE | DT9 6LG | 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
DistrictDT9
RegionSouth West
ICBDorset
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children56
Vaccinated52
Unvaccinated4
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