Coverage Comparison
PE1 (local)81.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 81.8% vs 88.9% national average. 13.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 44 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
81.8%
Local Coverage
60
Unvaccinated Children
330
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.7
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 81.8% coverage, each measles case in PE1 could infect approximately 2.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in PE1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THISTLEMOOR MEDICAL CENTRE | PE1 3HP | 98 | 76.5% |
| BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE | PE1 2EJ | 79 | 78.5% |
| CENTRAL MEDICAL CENTRE | PE1 3BF | 65 | 80% |
| THOMAS WALKER WESTGATE HEALTHCARE | PE1 2QP | 41 | 90.2% |
| NIGHTINGALE MEDICAL CENTRE | PE1 4FS | 31 | 90.3% |
| PARK MEDICAL CENTRE | PE1 2UF | 16 | 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
DistrictPE1
RegionEast & South East
ICBCambridgeshire And Peterborough
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children330
Vaccinated270
Unvaccinated60
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