Coverage Comparison
RG24 (local)89%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 89.0% vs 88.9% national average. 6.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 7 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
89%
Local Coverage
12
Unvaccinated Children
109
Total Eligible
2
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.6
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 89% coverage, each measles case in RG24 could infect approximately 1.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in RG24
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE | RG24 9DT | 45 | 77.8% |
| CHINEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE | RG24 8ND | 64 | 96.9% |
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
DistrictRG24
RegionEast & South East
ICBHampshire And Isle Of Wight
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices2
Eligible Children109
Vaccinated97
Unvaccinated12
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