Coverage Comparison
SO16 (local)90.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.2% vs 88.9% national average. 4.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 9 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.2%
Local Coverage
17
Unvaccinated Children
174
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.5
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 90.2% coverage, each measles case in SO16 could infect approximately 1.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SO16
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDERMOOR SURGERY | SO16 5ST | 21 | 85.7% |
| SOLENT GP SURGERY | SO16 4XE | 64 | 85.9% |
| STONEHAM LANE SURGERY | SO16 2JA | 15 | 86.7% |
| BURGESS ROAD SURGERY | SO16 3BD | 16 | 93.8% |
| BROOK HOUSE SURGERY | SO16 4NZ | 24 | 95.8% |
| LORDSHILL HEALTH CENTRE | SO16 8HY | 34 | 97.1% |
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
DistrictSO16
RegionEast & South East
ICBHampshire And Isle Of Wight
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children174
Vaccinated157
Unvaccinated17
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