Coverage Comparison
DY4 (local)88.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 88.2% vs 88.9% national average. 6.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 11 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
88.2%
Local Coverage
18
Unvaccinated Children
153
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.8
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 88.2% coverage, each measles case in DY4 could infect approximately 1.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DY4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE VICTORIA SURGERY | DY4 8SS | 14 | 78.6% |
| BLACK COUNTRY FAMILY PRACTICE | DY4 8PX | 51 | 82.4% |
| GLEBEFIELDS SURGERY | DY4 0SN | 10 | 90% |
| SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE | DY4 0SZ | 25 | 92% |
| GREAT BRIDGE PSHIP FOR HEALTH | DY4 7EY | 53 | 94.3% |
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
DistrictDY4
RegionMidlands
ICBBlack Country
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children153
Vaccinated135
Unvaccinated18
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