Coverage Comparison
WV10 (local)90.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.7% vs 88.9% national average. 4.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 13 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.7%
Local Coverage
28
Unvaccinated Children
302
Total Eligible
13
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.4
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 90.7% coverage, each measles case in WV10 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WV10
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORDHOUSES MEDICAL CENTRE | WV10 6RU | 16 | 81.2% |
| SHOWELL PARK HEALTH CENTRE | WV10 9ST | 33 | 81.8% |
| BAGARY'S MEDICAL PRACTICE | WV10 9SX | 18 | 83.3% |
| KEATS GROVE SURGERY | WV10 8LY | 15 | 86.7% |
| DR SINHA & TAHIR | WV10 0BD | 27 | 88.9% |
| DR ST PIERRE-LIBBERTON | WV10 8PJ | 18 | 88.9% |
| TUDOR MEDICAL CENTRE | WV10 0LS | 77 | 92.2% |
| POPLARS MEDICAL CENTRE | WV10 9PG | 13 | 92.3% |
| FEATHERSTONE | WV10 7BS | 19 | 94.7% |
| ASHFIELD ROAD SURGERY | WV10 6QX | 19 | 94.7% |
| PRIMROSE LANE PRACTICE | WV10 8RN | 10 | 100% |
| PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE | WV10 8EA | 31 | 100% |
| PROBERT ROAD SURGERY | WV10 6AR | 6 | 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
DistrictWV10
RegionMidlands
ICBBlack Country
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices13
Eligible Children302
Vaccinated274
Unvaccinated28
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