Coverage Comparison
DA1 (local)84%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 84.0% vs 88.9% national average. 11.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 31 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
84%
Local Coverage
45
Unvaccinated Children
282
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.4
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 84% coverage, each measles case in DA1 could infect approximately 2.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DA1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR CJ SHIMMINS & PARTNERS | DA1 1QY | 54 | 74.1% |
| TEMPLE HILL SURGERY | DA1 5ND | 92 | 83.7% |
| HORSMAN'S PLACE SURGERY | DA1 2JP | 19 | 84.2% |
| THE WELLCOME PRACTICE | DA1 2HA | 26 | 84.6% |
| PILGRIMS WAY SURGERY | DA1 1QY | 26 | 84.6% |
| CRAYFORD TOWN SURGERY | DA1 4ER | 26 | 88.5% |
| REDWOOD PRACTICE | DA1 2HA | 13 | 92.3% |
| LOWFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE | DA1 1HP | 26 | 96.2% |
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
DistrictDA1
RegionEast & South East
ICBKent And Medway
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children282
Vaccinated237
Unvaccinated45
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