Coverage Comparison
RM6 (local)83.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 83.1% vs 88.9% national average. 11.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 15 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
83.1%
Local Coverage
20
Unvaccinated Children
118
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.5
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 83.1% coverage, each measles case in RM6 could infect approximately 2.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in RM6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE UPSTAIRS SURGERY | RM6 6RT | 7 | 57.1% |
| ASHTON GARDENS SURGERY | RM6 6RT | 24 | 83.3% |
| CHADWELL HEATH SURGERY | RM6 4AF | 33 | 84.8% |
| GROVE SURGERY | RM6 4YU | 40 | 85% |
| MARKS GATE HEALTH CENTRE | RM6 5LL | 14 | 85.7% |
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
DistrictRM6
RegionLondon
ICBNorth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children118
Vaccinated98
Unvaccinated20
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