Coverage Comparison
ME12 (local)92.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.1% vs 88.9% national average. 2.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.1%
Local Coverage
10
Unvaccinated Children
127
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.2
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 92.1% coverage, each measles case in ME12 could infect approximately 1.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in ME12
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OM MEDICAL CENTRE | ME12 1UA | 17 | 82.4% |
| VEL SURGERY | ME12 1UP | 25 | 92% |
| ST GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE | ME12 1QU | 31 | 93.5% |
| SHEPPEY HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE | ME12 1HH | 32 | 93.8% |
| SHEERNESS HEALTH CENTRE | ME12 1UP | 22 | 95.5% |
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
DistrictME12
RegionEast & South East
ICBKent And Medway
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children127
Vaccinated117
Unvaccinated10
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