Coverage Comparison
LU1 (local)82.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 82.9% vs 88.9% national average. 12.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 46 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
82.9%
Local Coverage
64
Unvaccinated Children
375
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.6
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 82.9% coverage, each measles case in LU1 could infect approximately 2.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LU1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CADDINGTON SURGERY | LU1 4EE | 7 | 71.4% |
| THE MEDICI MEDICAL PRACTICE | LU1 3UA | 46 | 80.4% |
| CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE | LU1 3AG | 45 | 82.2% |
| LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE | LU1 1HH | 165 | 82.4% |
| BUTE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE | LU1 1RW | 40 | 82.5% |
| BELL HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE | LU1 1BW | 23 | 87% |
| THE TOWN CENTRE PRACTICE | LU1 2SE | 49 | 87.8% |
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
DistrictLU1
RegionEast & South East
ICBBedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children375
Vaccinated311
Unvaccinated64
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