Coverage Comparison
MK43 (local)89.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 89.6% vs 88.9% national average. 5.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 7 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
89.6%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
125
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.6
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 89.6% coverage, each measles case in MK43 could infect approximately 1.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in MK43
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARROLD MEDICAL PRACTICE | MK43 7DX | 17 | 88.2% |
| WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY | MK43 9JJ | 78 | 89.7% |
| MARSTON FOREST HEALTHCARE | MK43 0LA | 30 | 90% |
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
DistrictMK43
RegionEast & South East
ICBBedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children125
Vaccinated112
Unvaccinated13
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