Coverage Comparison
PO5 (local)95%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 95.0% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
95%
Local Coverage
6
Unvaccinated Children
120
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.8
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% coverage, each measles case in PO5 could infect approximately 0.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in PO5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRANESWATER GROUP PRACTICE | PO5 2PW | 17 | 88.2% |
| TRAFALGAR MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE | PO5 3ND | 67 | 95.5% |
| THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP PRACTICE | PO5 1AT | 36 | 97.2% |
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
DistrictPO5
RegionEast & South East
ICBHampshire And Isle Of Wight
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children120
Vaccinated114
Unvaccinated6
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