Coverage Comparison
BR5 (local)88%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 88.0% vs 88.9% national average. 7.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 9 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
88%
Local Coverage
15
Unvaccinated Children
125
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.8
Effective reproduction number
High RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 88% coverage, each measles case in BR5 could infect approximately 1.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BR5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DERRY DOWNS SURGERY | BR5 4DU | 11 | 72.7% |
| BROOMWOOD HEALTH CENTRE | BR5 2JP | 34 | 79.4% |
| CRESCENT SURGERY | BR5 2DD | 5 | 80% |
| WHITEHOUSE SURGERY | BR5 1EL | 9 | 88.9% |
| ST MARY CRAY PRACTICE | BR5 4AR | 14 | 92.9% |
| POVEREST MEDICAL CENTRE | BR5 2DQ | 15 | 93.3% |
| TUDOR WAY SURGERY | BR5 1LH | 25 | 96% |
| GILLMANS ROAD SURGERY | BR5 4LA | 12 | 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
DistrictBR5
RegionLondon
ICBSouth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children125
Vaccinated110
Unvaccinated15
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