Coverage Comparison
TN34 (local)84%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 84.0% vs 88.9% national average. 11.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 14 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
84%
Local Coverage
19
Unvaccinated Children
119
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.4
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 84% coverage, each measles case in TN34 could infect approximately 2.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in TN34
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY | TN34 3DW | 65 | 76.9% |
| THE STATION PRACTICE | TN34 1BA | 40 | 90% |
| PRIORY ROAD SURGERY | TN34 3JJ | 14 | 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
DistrictTN34
RegionEast & South East
ICBSussex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children119
Vaccinated100
Unvaccinated19
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