Coverage Comparison
NW2 (local)76%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 76.0% vs 88.9% national average. 19.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 43 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
76%
Local Coverage
54
Unvaccinated Children
225
Total Eligible
12
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.6
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 76% coverage, each measles case in NW2 could infect approximately 3.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in NW2
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLADSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE | NW2 6JH | 25 | 56% |
| CHICHELE ROAD SURGERY | NW2 3AN | 5 | 60% |
| MAPESBURY MEDICAL GROUP | NW2 3PS | 14 | 64.3% |
| STAVERTON SURGERY | NW2 5HA | 15 | 66.7% |
| GREENFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE | NW2 1HS | 27 | 70.4% |
| PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE | NW2 1PA | 23 | 73.9% |
| NEASDEN MEDICAL CENTRE | NW2 7SA | 24 | 75% |
| OXGATE GARDENS SURGERY | NW2 6EA | 17 | 82.4% |
| CRICKLEWOOD HEALTH CENTRE | NW2 6DJ | 14 | 85.7% |
| WILLESDEN GREEN SURGERY | NW2 3UY | 42 | 88.1% |
| WALM LANE SURGERY | NW2 4RT | 9 | 88.9% |
| ST. GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE | NW2 6JH | 10 | 100% |
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
DistrictNW2
RegionLondon
ICBNorth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices12
Eligible Children225
Vaccinated171
Unvaccinated54
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