Coverage Comparison
RM15 (local)90.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.3% vs 88.9% national average. 4.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 5 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.3%
Local Coverage
10
Unvaccinated Children
103
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.5
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 90.3% coverage, each measles case in RM15 could infect approximately 1.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in RM15
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DERRY COURT MEDICAL PRACTICE | RM15 5GN | 17 | 70.6% |
| PEARTREE SURGERY & WEST HORNDON SURGERY | RM15 6PR | 22 | 90.9% |
| DR YASIN SA PRACTICE | RM15 5LP | 29 | 93.1% |
| AVELEY MEDICAL CENTRE | RM15 4AD | 28 | 96.4% |
| SANCTA MARIA MEDICAL CENTRE | RM15 5SZ | 7 | 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
DistrictRM15
RegionEast & South East
ICBMid And South Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children103
Vaccinated93
Unvaccinated10
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