Coverage Comparison
NW8 (local)71.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 71.2% vs 88.9% national average. 23.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 25 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
71.2%
Local Coverage
30
Unvaccinated Children
104
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 4.3
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 71.2% coverage, each measles case in NW8 could infect approximately 4.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in NW8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISSON GROVE HEALTH CENTRE | NW8 8EG | 14 | 57.1% |
| ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE | NW8 0AG | 25 | 68% |
| GROUND FLOOR LANARK MEDICAL CENTRE | NW8 9NH | 10 | 70% |
| ST JOHNS WOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE | NW8 9NH | 50 | 76% |
| WELLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE | NW8 9SP | 5 | 80% |
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
DistrictNW8
RegionLondon
ICBNorth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children104
Vaccinated74
Unvaccinated30
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