Coverage Comparison
NW9 (local)83%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 83.0% vs 88.9% national average. 12.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 29 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
83%
Local Coverage
40
Unvaccinated Children
235
Total Eligible
10
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.6
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 83% coverage, each measles case in NW9 could infect approximately 2.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in NW9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EVERGLADE MEDICAL PRACTICE | NW9 5XT | 33 | 69.7% |
| KINGSBURY HEALTH AND WELLBEING | NW9 0EF | 7 | 71.4% |
| KINGS EDGE MEDICAL CENTRE | NW9 0QP | 14 | 71.4% |
| COLINDALE MEDICAL CENTRE LP | NW9 6DJ | 44 | 75% |
| THE FRYENT WAY SURGERY | NW9 9SB | 13 | 84.6% |
| CHURCH LANE SURGERY | NW9 8LU | 24 | 87.5% |
| HENDON WAY SURGERY | NW9 7DG | 26 | 88.5% |
| BRAMPTON HEALTH CENTRE | NW9 9BY | 21 | 90.5% |
| WILLOW TREE FAMILY DOCTORS | NW9 9AD | 32 | 90.6% |
| WAKEMANS HILL SURGERY | NW9 0TA | 21 | 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
DistrictNW9
RegionLondon
ICBNorth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices10
Eligible Children235
Vaccinated195
Unvaccinated40
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