Coverage Comparison
HA2 (local)75.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 75.3% vs 88.9% national average. 19.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 36 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
75.3%
Local Coverage
45
Unvaccinated Children
182
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.7
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 75.3% coverage, each measles case in HA2 could infect approximately 3.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in HA2
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST CHOICE MEDICAL CARE | HA2 9LG | 8 | 62.5% |
| GP DIRECT | HA2 0RQ | 88 | 70.5% |
| KINGS ROAD SURGERY | HA2 9JJ | 17 | 70.6% |
| ROXBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE | HA2 0UE | 12 | 75% |
| THE SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CENTRE | HA2 0AH | 8 | 75% |
| THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY | HA2 7DU | 21 | 81% |
| SIMPSON HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE | HA2 8RS | 17 | 88.2% |
| HEADSTONE LANE MEDICAL CENTRE | HA2 6LY | 11 | 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
DistrictHA2
RegionLondon
ICBNorth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children182
Vaccinated137
Unvaccinated45
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