Coverage Comparison
HA4 (local)90.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.3% vs 88.9% national average. 4.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 7 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.3%
Local Coverage
14
Unvaccinated Children
145
Total Eligible
10
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.5
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 90.3% coverage, each measles case in HA4 could infect approximately 1.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in HA4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| KING EDWARDS MEDICAL CENTRE | HA4 7AE | 6 | 66.7% |
| ACREFIELD SURGERY | HA4 0QR | 6 | 66.7% |
| QUEENS WALK MEDICAL CENTRE | HA4 0NT | 13 | 84.6% |
| WOOD LANE MEDICAL CENTRE | HA4 6ER | 19 | 89.5% |
| LADYGATE LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE | HA4 7QU | 10 | 90% |
| ST MARTINS MEDICAL CENTRE | HA4 8BE | 21 | 90.5% |
| DR MLR SIDDIQUI'S PRACTICE | HA4 6TA | 11 | 90.9% |
| CEDARS MEDICAL CENTRE | HA4 9LZ | 26 | 92.3% |
| OXFORD DRIVE MEDICAL CENTRE | HA4 9EY | 16 | 100% |
| SOUTHCOTE CLINIC | HA4 7LJ | 17 | 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
DistrictHA4
RegionLondon
ICBNorth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices10
Eligible Children145
Vaccinated131
Unvaccinated14
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