Coverage Comparison
SP1 (local)91.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 91.2% vs 88.9% national average. 3.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
91.2%
Local Coverage
8
Unvaccinated Children
91
Total Eligible
2
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.3
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 91.2% coverage, each measles case in SP1 could infect approximately 1.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SP1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARUM HEALTH GROUP | SP1 3SL | 40 | 87.5% |
| THREE CHEQUERS MEDICAL PRACTICE | SP1 3UH | 51 | 94.1% |
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
DistrictSP1
RegionNorth East & Yorkshire
ICBBath And North East Somerset, Swindon And Wiltshire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices2
Eligible Children91
Vaccinated83
Unvaccinated8
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