Coverage Comparison
RM17 (local)85.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 85.7% vs 88.9% national average. 9.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 17 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
85.7%
Local Coverage
25
Unvaccinated Children
175
Total Eligible
7
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 85.7% coverage, each measles case in RM17 could infect approximately 2.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in RM17
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILTON ROAD AND THE GRAYS SURGERY | RM17 6HU | 28 | 75% |
| THURROCK HEALTH CENTRE | RM17 6NB | 39 | 79.5% |
| DR YADAVA N PRACTICE | RM17 6SP | 26 | 80.8% |
| ODDFELLOWS HALL & ST CLEMENTS | RM17 5JY | 42 | 88.1% |
| BALFOUR MEDICAL CENTRE | RM17 5NS | 17 | 100% |
| DELL MEDICAL CENTRE | RM17 5HB | 23 | 100% |
| KADIM PRIMECARE MEDICAL CENTRE | RM17 6DB | <5 | Suppressed |
1 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictRM17
RegionEast & South East
ICBMid And South Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children175
Vaccinated150
Unvaccinated25
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