Coverage Comparison
SS14 (local)87%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 87.0% vs 88.9% national average. 8.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 5 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
87%
Local Coverage
7
Unvaccinated Children
54
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.0
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 87% coverage, each measles case in SS14 could infect approximately 2.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SS14
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHTS SURGERY | SS14 3GR | 10 | 60% |
| AEGIS MEDICAL CENTRE | SS14 2ER | 17 | 88.2% |
| FRYERNS MEDICAL CENTRE | SS14 3SS | 21 | 95.2% |
| MATCHING GREEN SURGERY | SS14 2PB | 6 | 100% |
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
DistrictSS14
RegionEast & South East
ICBMid And South Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children54
Vaccinated47
Unvaccinated7
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