Coverage Comparison
NW1 (local)72.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 72.1% vs 88.9% national average. 22.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 20 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
72.1%
Local Coverage
24
Unvaccinated Children
86
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 4.2
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 72.1% coverage, each measles case in NW1 could infect approximately 4.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in NW1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOMERS TOWN MEDICAL CENTRE | NW1 1HY | 21 | 57.1% |
| MARYLEBONE HEALTH CENTRE | NW1 5LT | 7 | 71.4% |
| PRIMROSE HILL SURGERY | NW1 8UR | 16 | 75% |
| CAVENDISH HEALTH CENTRE | NW1 5JD | 13 | 76.9% |
| AMPTHILL & REGENTS PARK PRACTICE | NW1 1TN | 29 | 79.3% |
| KINGS CROSS SURGERY | NW1 1HY | <5 | Suppressed |
1 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictNW1
RegionLondon
ICBNorth Central London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children86
Vaccinated62
Unvaccinated24
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