Coverage Comparison
GU21 (local)89.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 89.4% vs 88.9% national average. 5.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
89.4%
Local Coverage
7
Unvaccinated Children
66
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.6
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 89.4% coverage, each measles case in GU21 could infect approximately 1.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in GU21
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDSWORTH PARK HEALTH CENTRE | GU21 3LQ | 34 | 88.2% |
| SHEERWATER HEALTH CENTRE | GU21 5QJ | 10 | 90% |
| ST JOHN'S FAMILY PRACTICE | GU21 8TD | 22 | 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
DistrictGU21
RegionEast & South East
ICBSurrey Heartlands
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children66
Vaccinated59
Unvaccinated7
Share This Area
Help people in GU21 find this data — share with local groups, councillors, or your GP.