Coverage Comparison
CT9 (local)91.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 91.2% vs 88.9% national average. 3.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 6 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
91.2%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
147
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.3
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 91.2% coverage, each measles case in CT9 could infect approximately 1.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in CT9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY | CT9 2TR | 44 | 88.6% |
| BETHESDA MEDICAL CENTRE | CT9 3NR | 49 | 89.8% |
| THE LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE | CT9 1QY | 54 | 94.4% |
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
DistrictCT9
RegionEast & South East
ICBKent And Medway
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children147
Vaccinated134
Unvaccinated13
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