Coverage Comparison
LU7 (local)92.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.8% vs 88.9% national average. 2.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 5 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.8%
Local Coverage
16
Unvaccinated Children
223
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.1
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 92.8% coverage, each measles case in LU7 could infect approximately 1.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LU7
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY | LU7 1LB | 62 | 88.7% |
| DR JL HENDERSON & PARTNERS | LU7 1AR | 73 | 91.8% |
| SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY | LU7 1RS | 40 | 95% |
| 3W HEALTH | LU7 0NE | 33 | 97% |
| ASHCROFT SURGERY | LU7 0NE | 15 | 100% |
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
DistrictLU7
RegionEast & South East
ICBBedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children223
Vaccinated207
Unvaccinated16
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