Coverage Comparison
DA7 (local)87.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 87.2% vs 88.9% national average. 7.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 12 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
87.2%
Local Coverage
19
Unvaccinated Children
148
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.9
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 87.2% coverage, each measles case in DA7 could infect approximately 1.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in DA7
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURSTED WOOD SURGERY | DA7 6HZ | 21 | 71.4% |
| DR DAVIES & PARTNER | DA7 5HL | 17 | 88.2% |
| LYNDHURST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | DA7 6DL | 44 | 88.6% |
| BEXLEY MEDICAL GROUP | DA7 5RB | 66 | 90.9% |
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
DistrictDA7
RegionLondon
ICBSouth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children148
Vaccinated129
Unvaccinated19
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