Coverage Comparison
PE3 (local)89%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 89.0% vs 88.9% national average. 6.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 6 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
89%
Local Coverage
10
Unvaccinated Children
91
Total Eligible
4
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% coverage, each measles case in PE3 could infect approximately 1.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in PE3
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTWOOD CLINIC | PE3 7JW | 13 | 69.2% |
| BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE | PE3 8DT | 27 | 85.2% |
| THORPE ROAD | PE3 6AP | 42 | 95.2% |
| THE GRANGE MEDICAL CENTRE | PE3 6HA | 9 | 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
DistrictPE3
RegionEast & South East
ICBCambridgeshire And Peterborough
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children91
Vaccinated81
Unvaccinated10
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