Coverage Comparison
DA11 (local)86.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 86.7% vs 88.9% national average. 8.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 17 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
86.7%
Local Coverage
26
Unvaccinated Children
195
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.0
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 86.7% coverage, each measles case in DA11 could infect approximately 2.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DA11
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINGHEAD HEALTH | DA11 8BZ | 79 | 78.5% |
| OLD ROAD WEST SURGERY | DA11 0LL | 29 | 89.7% |
| PELHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE | DA11 0HN | 35 | 91.4% |
| THE SHRUBBERY SURGERY | DA11 8RD | 52 | 94.2% |
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
DistrictDA11
RegionEast & South East
ICBKent And Medway
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children195
Vaccinated169
Unvaccinated26
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