Coverage Comparison
IG11 (local)77.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 77.3% vs 88.9% national average. 17.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 55 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
77.3%
Local Coverage
70
Unvaccinated Children
309
Total Eligible
11
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.4
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 77.3% coverage, each measles case in IG11 could infect approximately 3.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in IG11
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SMITH MEDICAL CENTRE | IG11 9LL | 6 | 33.3% |
| DR P PRASAD'S PRACTICE | IG11 9LD | 6 | 50% |
| ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE | IG11 8RJ | 21 | 66.7% |
| SALISBURY AVENUE SURGERY | IG11 9XQ | 11 | 72.7% |
| BARKING MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE | IG11 9LT | 36 | 75% |
| HIGHGROVE SURGERY | IG11 9LX | 35 | 77.1% |
| AURORA MEDCARE | IG11 0LG | 73 | 79.5% |
| SHIFA MEDICAL PRACTICE | IG11 7RS | 5 | 80% |
| DR AA ANSARI'S PRACTICE | IG11 9RS | 31 | 80.6% |
| VICTORIA & FIVE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE | IG11 8GD | 42 | 81% |
| THE WHITE HOUSE SURGERY | IG11 7UN | 43 | 86% |
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
DistrictIG11
RegionLondon
ICBNorth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices11
Eligible Children309
Vaccinated239
Unvaccinated70
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