Coverage Comparison
GL3 (local)90.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.7% vs 88.9% national average. 4.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 5 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.7%
Local Coverage
9
Unvaccinated Children
97
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.4
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 90.7% coverage, each measles case in GL3 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in GL3
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCHDOWN SURGERY | GL3 2JH | 46 | 89.1% |
| BROCKWORTH SURGERY | GL3 4PE | 37 | 89.2% |
| HUCCLECOTE SURGERY | GL3 3HB | 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
DistrictGL3
RegionSouth West
ICBGloucestershire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children97
Vaccinated88
Unvaccinated9
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