Coverage Comparison
SY11 (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 7 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
87%
Local Coverage
10
Unvaccinated Children
77
Total Eligible
3
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 SY11 could infect approximately 2.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SY11
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLAS FFYNNON MEDICAL CTRE | SY11 2RB | 22 | 77.3% |
| THE CAXTON SURGERY | SY11 1RD | 32 | 90.6% |
| CAMBRIAN MEDICAL PRACTICE | SY11 1GA | 23 | 91.3% |
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
DistrictSY11
RegionMidlands
ICBShropshire, Telford And Wrekin
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children77
Vaccinated67
Unvaccinated10
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