Coverage Comparison
EN6 (local)84.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 84.3% vs 88.9% national average. 10.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 9 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
84.3%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
83
Total Eligible
4
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 84.3% coverage, each measles case in EN6 could infect approximately 2.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in EN6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE | EN6 1QH | 23 | 82.6% |
| HIGHVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE | EN6 5DA | 23 | 82.6% |
| CUFFLEY AND GOFFS OAK MEDICAL PRACTICE | EN6 4JA | 31 | 83.9% |
| ANNANDALE MEDICAL CENTRE | EN6 5DA | 6 | 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
DistrictEN6
RegionEast & South East
ICBHertfordshire And West Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children83
Vaccinated70
Unvaccinated13
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