Coverage Comparison
ME4 (local)86.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 86.9% vs 88.9% national average. 8.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 18 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
86.9%
Local Coverage
28
Unvaccinated Children
213
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.0
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 86.9% coverage, each measles case in ME4 could infect approximately 2.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in ME4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRYANT STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE | ME4 5QS | 33 | 81.8% |
| MAIDSTONE ROAD SURGERY | ME4 6JL | 31 | 83.9% |
| THE KINGS FAMILY PRACTICE | ME4 5JY | 21 | 85.7% |
| MARITIME HEALTH PARTNERSHIP | ME4 3EP | 128 | 89.1% |
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
DistrictME4
RegionEast & South East
ICBKent And Medway
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children213
Vaccinated185
Unvaccinated28
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