Coverage Comparison
DA12 (local)86%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 86.0% vs 88.9% national average. 9.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 9 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
86%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
93
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.1
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% coverage, each measles case in DA12 could infect approximately 2.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DA12
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROCHESTER ROAD SURGERY | DA12 2HU | 10 | 80% |
| PARROCK STREET SURGERY | DA12 1EN | 11 | 81.8% |
| GRAVESEND MEDICAL CENTRE | DA12 2EN | 40 | 82.5% |
| OAKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, PRACTICE 2 | DA12 5BW | 32 | 93.8% |
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
DistrictDA12
RegionEast & South East
ICBKent And Medway
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children93
Vaccinated80
Unvaccinated13
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