Coverage Comparison
PO19 (local)88.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 88.3% vs 88.9% national average. 6.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 8 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
88.3%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
111
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.8
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 88.3% coverage, each measles case in PO19 could infect approximately 1.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in PO19
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARKLANDS SURGERY | PO19 3DT | 27 | 85.2% |
| LANGLEY HOUSE SURGERY | PO19 1RW | 28 | 85.7% |
| LAVANT ROAD SURGERY | PO19 5RH | 26 | 88.5% |
| CATHEDRAL MEDICAL GROUP | PO19 1XT | 30 | 93.3% |
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
DistrictPO19
RegionEast & South East
ICBSussex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children111
Vaccinated98
Unvaccinated13
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