Coverage Comparison
DA16 (local)83.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 83.7% vs 88.9% national average. 11.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 14 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
83.7%
Local Coverage
20
Unvaccinated Children
123
Total Eligible
5
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 83.7% coverage, each measles case in DA16 could infect approximately 2.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DA16
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| INGLETON AVENUE SURGERY | DA16 2JZ | 12 | 0% |
| THE WESTWOOD SURGERY | DA16 2HE | 19 | 89.5% |
| BEXLEY GROUP PRACTICE | DA16 3HQ | 34 | 91.2% |
| BELLEGROVE SURGERY | DA16 3RE | 32 | 93.8% |
| WELLING MEDICAL PRACTICE | DA16 2AT | 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
DistrictDA16
RegionLondon
ICBSouth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children123
Vaccinated103
Unvaccinated20
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