Coverage Comparison
WV14 (local)92.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.3% vs 88.9% national average. 2.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 3 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.3%
Local Coverage
8
Unvaccinated Children
104
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.2
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 92.3% coverage, each measles case in WV14 could infect approximately 1.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WV14
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPROVING HEALTH (IH) MEDICAL | WV14 6PW | 14 | 78.6% |
| DR MUDIGONDA | WV14 6PW | 10 | 90% |
| BILSTON URBAN VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE | WV14 0EE | 47 | 91.5% |
| COSELEY MEDICAL CENTRE | WV14 9DJ | 22 | 100% |
| BILSTON FAMILY PRACTICE | WV14 6PW | 11 | 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
DistrictWV14
RegionMidlands
ICBBlack Country
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children104
Vaccinated96
Unvaccinated8
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