Coverage Comparison
GU12 (local)67.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 67.9% vs 88.9% national average. 27.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 15 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
67.9%
Local Coverage
17
Unvaccinated Children
53
Total Eligible
1
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 4.8
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 67.9% coverage, each measles case in GU12 could infect approximately 4.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in GU12
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BORDER PRACTICE | GU12 4DN | 53 | 67.9% |
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.
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DistrictGU12
RegionOther
ICBFrimley
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices1
Eligible Children53
Vaccinated36
Unvaccinated17
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