Coverage Comparison
PL4 (local)92.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.4% vs 88.9% national average. 2.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.4%
Local Coverage
9
Unvaccinated Children
119
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.1
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 92.4% coverage, each measles case in PL4 could infect approximately 1.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in PL4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAUMONT VILLA SURGERY | PL4 9BL | 15 | 86.7% |
| FRIARY HOUSE SURGERY | PL4 9BH | 28 | 89.3% |
| LISSON GROVE MEDICAL CTR. | PL4 7DL | 39 | 92.3% |
| WYCLIFFE SURGERY | PL4 0BZ | 37 | 97.3% |
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.
Find Your GP →Area Details
DistrictPL4
RegionSouth West
ICBDevon
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children119
Vaccinated110
Unvaccinated9
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