Coverage Comparison
PO16 (local)95.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 95.3% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
95.3%
Local Coverage
3
Unvaccinated Children
64
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.7
Effective reproduction number
Low RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 95.3% coverage, each measles case in PO16 could infect approximately 0.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in PO16
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE | PO16 9AD | 13 | 92.3% |
| CENTRE PRACTICE | PO16 7ER | 27 | 92.6% |
| PORTCHESTER PRACTICE | PO16 9TU | 24 | 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
DistrictPO16
RegionEast & South East
ICBHampshire And Isle Of Wight
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children64
Vaccinated61
Unvaccinated3
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