Coverage Comparison
WD23 (local)84.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 84.7% vs 88.9% national average. 10.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 27 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
84.7%
Local Coverage
40
Unvaccinated Children
262
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.3
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 84.7% coverage, each measles case in WD23 could infect approximately 2.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WD23
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE BUSHEY SURGERY | WD23 1EZ | 14 | 78.6% |
| MANOR VIEW PRACTICE | WD23 2NN | 148 | 83.8% |
| ATTENBOROUGH SURGERY | WD23 2NN | 100 | 87% |
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
DistrictWD23
RegionEast & South East
ICBHertfordshire And West Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children262
Vaccinated222
Unvaccinated40
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