Coverage Comparison
NW7 (local)86.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 86.1% vs 88.9% national average. 8.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 9 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
86.1%
Local Coverage
14
Unvaccinated Children
101
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.1
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 86.1% coverage, each measles case in NW7 could infect approximately 2.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in NW7
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULBERRY MEDICAL PRACTICE | NW7 3QB | 14 | 57.1% |
| MILLWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE | NW7 2HX | 71 | 90.1% |
| LANGSTONE WAY SURGERY | NW7 1GR | 16 | 93.8% |
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
DistrictNW7
RegionLondon
ICBNorth Central London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children101
Vaccinated87
Unvaccinated14
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