Coverage Comparison
PE21 (local)80.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 80.1% vs 88.9% national average. 14.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 24 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
80.1%
Local Coverage
31
Unvaccinated Children
156
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.0
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 80.1% coverage, each measles case in PE21 could infect approximately 3.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in PE21
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE | PE21 6PF | 40 | 70% |
| THE SIDINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE | PE21 8EG | 39 | 79.5% |
| GREYFRIARS SURGERY | PE21 6JU | 44 | 84.1% |
| LIQUORPOND SURGERY | PE21 8UE | 33 | 87.9% |
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
DistrictPE21
RegionMidlands
ICBLincolnshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children156
Vaccinated125
Unvaccinated31
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