Coverage Comparison
CT11 (local)90.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.9% vs 88.9% national average. 4.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 5 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.9%
Local Coverage
9
Unvaccinated Children
99
Total Eligible
3
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 90.9% coverage, each measles case in CT11 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in CT11
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE | CT11 9PR | 36 | 88.9% |
| EAST CLIFF MEDICAL PRACTICE | CT11 8AD | 33 | 90.9% |
| THE GRANGE PRACTICE | CT11 8AD | 30 | 93.3% |
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
DistrictCT11
RegionEast & South East
ICBKent And Medway
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children99
Vaccinated90
Unvaccinated9
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