Coverage Comparison
E17 (local)85.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 85.5% vs 88.9% national average. 9.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 40 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
85.5%
Local Coverage
60
Unvaccinated Children
413
Total Eligible
15
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.2
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 85.5% coverage, each measles case in E17 could infect approximately 2.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in E17
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ECCLESBOURNE PRACTICE | E17 9DP | 24 | 62.5% |
| THE FOREST SURGERY | E17 4BA | 11 | 63.6% |
| WALTHAM FOREST COMM & FAM HTH SERV LTD | E17 3LA | 21 | 76.2% |
| GROVE SURGERY | E17 9BU | 17 | 76.5% |
| THE FIRS | E17 7JT | 37 | 81.1% |
| THE PENRHYN SURGERY | E17 5DB | 35 | 82.9% |
| DR DHITAL PRACTICE | E17 3LA | 19 | 84.2% |
| ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE LIMITED | E17 7JT | 46 | 84.8% |
| HIGHAM HILL MEDICAL CENTRE | E17 5RQ | 27 | 88.9% |
| DR SHANTIR PRACTICE | E17 5JL | 30 | 90% |
| THE BAILEY PRACTICE | E17 9LY | 22 | 90.9% |
| ADDISON ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE | E17 9LY | 69 | 92.8% |
| SINNOTT MEDICAL CENTRE | E17 6BD | 21 | 95.2% |
| QUEENS ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | E17 8PX | 26 | 96.2% |
| CLAREMONT MEDICAL CENTRE | E17 5RJ | 8 | 100% |
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
DistrictE17
RegionLondon
ICBNorth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices15
Eligible Children413
Vaccinated353
Unvaccinated60
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