Coverage Comparison
DY5 (local)87.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 87.6% vs 88.9% national average. 7.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 8 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
87.6%
Local Coverage
12
Unvaccinated Children
97
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.9
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 87.6% coverage, each measles case in DY5 could infect approximately 1.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DY5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUARRY BANK MEDICAL CENTRE | DY5 2AE | 10 | 80% |
| THORNS ROAD SURGERY | DY5 2JS | 10 | 80% |
| AW SURGERIES | DY5 3EE | 39 | 87.2% |
| THE WATERFRONT SURGERY | DY5 1RU | 28 | 89.3% |
| HIGH OAK SURGERY | DY5 1RU | 10 | 100% |
| QUINCY RISE SURGERY | DY5 3JR | <5 | Suppressed |
1 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictDY5
RegionMidlands
ICBBlack Country
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children97
Vaccinated85
Unvaccinated12
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