Coverage Comparison
RM7 (local)83.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 83.9% vs 88.9% national average. 11.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 7 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
83.9%
Local Coverage
9
Unvaccinated Children
56
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.4
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 83.9% coverage, each measles case in RM7 could infect approximately 2.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in RM7
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLLEGE PRACTICE | RM7 0XR | 8 | 75% |
| EASTBROOK SURGERY | RM7 0XR | 13 | 76.9% |
| MODERN MEDICAL CENTRE | RM7 0PX | 24 | 87.5% |
| DR GUPTA | RM7 8BU | 11 | 90.9% |
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
DistrictRM7
RegionLondon
ICBNorth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children56
Vaccinated47
Unvaccinated9
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