Coverage Comparison
WS1 (local)93%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.0% vs 88.9% national average. 2.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93%
Local Coverage
14
Unvaccinated Children
200
Total Eligible
9
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.0
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% coverage, each measles case in WS1 could infect approximately 1.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WS1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SADDLERS HEALTH CENTRE | WS1 1AF | 15 | 86.7% |
| UMBRELLA MEDICAL | WS1 1AF | 71 | 88.7% |
| BRACE STREET HC- MAHBUB (M91659) | WS1 3PS | 15 | 93.3% |
| PALFREY HEALTH CENTRE | WS1 4JQ | 16 | 93.8% |
| BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTRE | WS1 3HD | 34 | 97.1% |
| LITTLE LONDON SURGERY | WS1 3EP | 36 | 97.2% |
| BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE | WS1 3PS | 13 | 100% |
| BRACE STREET HC- KUMAR | WS1 3PS | <5 | Suppressed |
| AMBAR MEDICAL CENTRE | WS1 4JQ | <5 | Suppressed |
2 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictWS1
RegionMidlands
ICBBlack Country
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices9
Eligible Children200
Vaccinated186
Unvaccinated14
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