Coverage Comparison
PO8 (local)97%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 97.0% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
97%
Local Coverage
2
Unvaccinated Children
67
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.5
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 97% coverage, each measles case in PO8 could infect approximately 0.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in PO8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HORNDEAN SURGERY | PO8 0BN | 14 | 92.9% |
| THE CLANFIELD PRACTICE | PO8 0QL | 16 | 93.8% |
| OAKS HEALTHCARE | PO8 8DL | 37 | 100% |
| THE VILLAGE SURGERY | PO8 8XL | <5 | Suppressed |
1 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictPO8
RegionEast & South East
ICBHampshire And Isle Of Wight
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children67
Vaccinated65
Unvaccinated2
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