Coverage Comparison
KT17 (local)94.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 94.2% vs 88.9% national average. 0.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 1 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
94.2%
Local Coverage
7
Unvaccinated Children
121
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.9
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 94.2% coverage, each measles case in KT17 could infect approximately 0.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in KT17
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GP PRACTICE H81613 | KT17 2LZ | 17 | 88.2% |
| INTEGRATED CARE PARTNERSHIP - OCH | KT17 4BL | 65 | 92.3% |
| SPRING STREET SURGERY | KT17 1TG | 25 | 100% |
| FOUNTAIN PRACTICE | KT17 1TG | 14 | 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
DistrictKT17
RegionEast & South East
ICBSurrey Heartlands
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children121
Vaccinated114
Unvaccinated7
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