Coverage Comparison
RM13 (local)85.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 85.1% vs 88.9% national average. 9.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 10 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
85.1%
Local Coverage
14
Unvaccinated Children
94
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.2
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 85.1% coverage, each measles case in RM13 could infect approximately 2.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in RM13
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAINHAM HEALTH CENTRE | RM13 9AB | 31 | 74.2% |
| HARLOW ROAD SURGERY | RM13 7UP | 19 | 84.2% |
| BERWICK SURGERY | RM13 9QU | 15 | 86.7% |
| SOUTH HORNCHURCH MEDICAL PRACTICE | RM13 7XJ | 29 | 96.6% |
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
DistrictRM13
RegionLondon
ICBNorth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children94
Vaccinated80
Unvaccinated14
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