Coverage Comparison
ME1 (local)91.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 91.1% vs 88.9% national average. 3.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
91.1%
Local Coverage
8
Unvaccinated Children
90
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.3
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 91.1% coverage, each measles case in ME1 could infect approximately 1.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in ME1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY WAY SURGERY | ME1 2AY | 32 | 84.4% |
| THORNDIKE PARTNERSHIP | ME1 2TH | 30 | 93.3% |
| PHOENIX MEDICAL PRACTICE | ME1 3SX | 21 | 95.2% |
| BORSTAL VILLAGE SURGERY | ME1 3JY | 7 | 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
DistrictME1
RegionEast & South East
ICBKent And Medway
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children90
Vaccinated82
Unvaccinated8
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