Coverage Comparison
WS2 (local)93.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.7% vs 88.9% national average. 1.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 3 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93.7%
Local Coverage
12
Unvaccinated Children
191
Total Eligible
7
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 93.7% coverage, each measles case in WS2 could infect approximately 0.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WS2
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST PETER'S SURGERY | WS2 8DA | 29 | 89.7% |
| MODALITY KINGFISHER DARLASTON PRACTICE | WS2 0BA | 23 | 91.3% |
| FORRESTER STREET MEDICAL CENTRE | WS2 9PL | 25 | 92% |
| PLECK HEALTH CENTRE | WS2 9HY | 30 | 93.3% |
| STROUD PRACTICE | WS2 0BA | 45 | 95.6% |
| BIRCHILLS HEALTH CENTRE | WS2 8QH | 29 | 96.6% |
| BEECHDALE CENTRE | WS2 7HS | 10 | 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
DistrictWS2
RegionMidlands
ICBBlack Country
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children191
Vaccinated179
Unvaccinated12
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