Coverage Comparison
LU3 (local)80.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 80.2% vs 88.9% national average. 14.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 33 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
80.2%
Local Coverage
44
Unvaccinated Children
222
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.0
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 80.2% coverage, each measles case in LU3 could infect approximately 3.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LU3
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALZEARD ROAD PRACTICE | LU3 1BD | 29 | 69% |
| WOODLAND AVENUE PRACTICE | LU3 1RW | 37 | 73% |
| SUNDON MEDICAL CENTRE | LU3 3AH | 24 | 79.2% |
| GARDENIA PRACTICE | LU3 2NS | 37 | 83.8% |
| NEVILLE ROAD SURGERY | LU3 2JG | 13 | 84.6% |
| THE BLENHEIM MEDICAL CENTRE | LU3 1HA | 68 | 85.3% |
| BARTON HILLS MEDICAL GROUP | LU3 4AD | 14 | 85.7% |
| BRAMINGHAM PARK MEDICAL CENTRE | LU3 4BG | <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
DistrictLU3
RegionEast & South East
ICBBedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children222
Vaccinated178
Unvaccinated44
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