Coverage Comparison
LU4 (local)82.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 82.8% vs 88.9% national average. 12.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 30 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
82.8%
Local Coverage
41
Unvaccinated Children
239
Total Eligible
8
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 82.8% coverage, each measles case in LU4 could infect approximately 2.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LU4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OAKLEY SURGERY | LU4 9FJ | 20 | 60% |
| DR DV SHAH'S PRACTICE | LU4 0PF | 16 | 75% |
| LISTER HOUSE SURGERY | LU4 8DG | 22 | 81.8% |
| CONWAY MEDICAL CENTRE | LU4 8BY | 34 | 82.4% |
| KINGSWAY & BRAMINGHAM SURGERY | LU4 8BY | 68 | 82.4% |
| DR WHM MATTA'S PRACTICE | LU4 9QZ | 31 | 87.1% |
| DRS MIRZA SUKHANI & PARTNERS | LU4 9NN | 16 | 87.5% |
| WHEATFIELD SURGERY | LU4 0SY | 32 | 96.9% |
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.
Find Your GP →Area Details
DistrictLU4
RegionEast & South East
ICBBedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children239
Vaccinated198
Unvaccinated41
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