Coverage Comparison
GU8 (local)89.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 89.7% vs 88.9% national average. 5.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
89.7%
Local Coverage
6
Unvaccinated Children
58
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.5
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 89.7% coverage, each measles case in GU8 could infect approximately 1.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in GU8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINGFIELD SURGERY | GU8 6EG | 13 | 76.9% |
| CHIDDINGFOLD SURGERY | GU8 4QP | 12 | 91.7% |
| WITLEY SURGERY | GU8 5QR | 33 | 93.9% |
| GP PRACTICE H81132 | GU8 5HU | <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
DistrictGU8
RegionEast & South East
ICBSurrey Heartlands
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children58
Vaccinated52
Unvaccinated6
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