Coverage Comparison
ME5 (local)89.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 89.6% vs 88.9% national average. 5.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 11 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
89.6%
Local Coverage
21
Unvaccinated Children
201
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.6
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 89.6% coverage, each measles case in ME5 could infect approximately 1.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in ME5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHURCHILL CLINIC | ME5 0DL | 30 | 83.3% |
| KING GEORGE ROAD SURGERY | ME5 0TT | 21 | 85.7% |
| REACH HEALTHCARE | ME5 9LD | 69 | 89.9% |
| STONECROSS AND WEST DRIVE SURGERY | ME5 0AA | 22 | 90.9% |
| MATRIX MEDICAL PRACTICE | ME5 7JX | 59 | 93.2% |
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
DistrictME5
RegionEast & South East
ICBKent And Medway
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children201
Vaccinated180
Unvaccinated21
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