Coverage Comparison
OX16 (local)88.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 88.9% vs 88.9% national average. 6.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 13 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
88.9%
Local Coverage
23
Unvaccinated Children
207
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.7
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 88.9% coverage, each measles case in OX16 could infect approximately 1.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in OX16
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANBURY CROSS HEALTH CENTRE | OX16 9AD | 136 | 86.8% |
| HIGHTOWN SURGERY | OX16 9DB | 27 | 88.9% |
| WINDRUSH SURGERY | OX16 9SA | 17 | 94.1% |
| WOODLANDS SURGERY | OX16 3WT | 27 | 96.3% |
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.
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DistrictOX16
RegionOther
ICBBuckinghamshire, Oxfordshire And Berkshire West
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children207
Vaccinated184
Unvaccinated23
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