Coverage Comparison
NW6 (local)79.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 79.8% vs 88.9% national average. 15.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 33 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
79.8%
Local Coverage
43
Unvaccinated Children
213
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.0
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 79.8% coverage, each measles case in NW6 could infect approximately 3.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in NW6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILBURN PARK MEDICAL CENTRE | NW6 5HB | 11 | 45.5% |
| GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP WEST HAMPSTEAD | NW6 1DS | 9 | 55.6% |
| BELSIZE PRIORY MEDICAL PRACTICE (GROUP) | NW6 4BJ | 18 | 61.1% |
| THE LONSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE | NW6 6RR | 34 | 76.5% |
| BRONDESBURY MEDICAL CENTRE | NW6 7JQ | 54 | 79.6% |
| WEST HAMPSTEAD MEDICAL CENTRE | NW6 1TP | 69 | 91.3% |
| CHOLMLEY GARDENS SURGERY | NW6 1AE | 18 | 94.4% |
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
DistrictNW6
RegionLondon
ICBNorth Central London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children213
Vaccinated170
Unvaccinated43
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