Coverage Comparison
SG18 (local)97.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 97.6% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
97.6%
Local Coverage
2
Unvaccinated Children
84
Total Eligible
2
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.4
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 97.6% coverage, each measles case in SG18 could infect approximately 0.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SG18
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVEL MEDICAL CENTRE | SG18 0RA | 42 | 97.6% |
| SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP | SG18 8DJ | 42 | 97.6% |
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
DistrictSG18
RegionEast & South East
ICBBedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices2
Eligible Children84
Vaccinated82
Unvaccinated2
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