Coverage Comparison
WR9 (local)93.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.8% vs 88.9% national average. 1.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 2 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93.8%
Local Coverage
6
Unvaccinated Children
97
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.9
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 93.8% coverage, each measles case in WR9 could infect approximately 0.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WR9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMBERSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE | WR9 0EL | 20 | 90% |
| CORBETT MEDICAL PRACTICE | WR9 7BE | 33 | 90.9% |
| SALTERS MEDICAL PRACTICE | WR9 8RD | 15 | 93.3% |
| SPA MEDICAL PRACTICE | WR9 8RD | 29 | 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
DistrictWR9
RegionMidlands
ICBHerefordshire And Worcestershire
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children97
Vaccinated91
Unvaccinated6
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