Coverage Comparison
TN22 (local)90.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.6% vs 88.9% national average. 4.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 3 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.6%
Local Coverage
6
Unvaccinated Children
64
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.4
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 90.6% coverage, each measles case in TN22 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in TN22
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MEADS SURGERY | TN22 1BA | 22 | 86.4% |
| BIRD-IN-EYE SURGERY | TN22 5AW | 13 | 92.3% |
| BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE | TN22 5FD | 29 | 93.1% |
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
DistrictTN22
RegionEast & South East
ICBSussex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children64
Vaccinated58
Unvaccinated6
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