Coverage Comparison
MK3 (local)90.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.4% vs 88.9% national average. 4.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.4%
Local Coverage
7
Unvaccinated Children
73
Total Eligible
2
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.4
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 90.4% coverage, each measles case in MK3 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in MK3
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHADDON HEALTHCARE | MK3 7QU | 55 | 89.1% |
| PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE | MK3 6EN | 18 | 94.4% |
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
DistrictMK3
RegionEast & South East
ICBBedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices2
Eligible Children73
Vaccinated66
Unvaccinated7
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