Coverage Comparison
MK40 (local)92%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.0% vs 88.9% national average. 3.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 6 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92%
Local Coverage
16
Unvaccinated Children
201
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.2
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% coverage, each measles case in MK40 could infect approximately 1.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in MK40
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHBURNHAM ROAD SURGERY | MK40 1DS | 15 | 86.7% |
| GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY | MK40 3DB | 40 | 87.5% |
| THE DE PARYS GROUP | MK40 2NT | 55 | 92.7% |
| QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE | MK40 4HR | 81 | 93.8% |
| LINDEN ROAD SURGERY | MK40 2DQ | 10 | 100% |
| GOLDINGTON ROAD SURGERY | MK40 3NE | <5 | Suppressed |
| THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CTR | MK40 4GH | <5 | Suppressed |
2 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
DistrictMK40
RegionEast & South East
ICBBedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children201
Vaccinated185
Unvaccinated16
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