Coverage Comparison
ME19 (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
3
Unvaccinated Children
52
Total Eligible
1
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 ME19 could infect approximately 0.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in ME19
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST MALLING GROUP PRACTICE | ME19 4JF | 52 | 94.2% |
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
DistrictME19
RegionEast & South East
ICBKent And Medway
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices1
Eligible Children52
Vaccinated49
Unvaccinated3
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