Coverage Comparison
RM8 (local)78.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 78.4% vs 88.9% national average. 16.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 36 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
78.4%
Local Coverage
46
Unvaccinated Children
213
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.2
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 78.4% coverage, each measles case in RM8 could infect approximately 3.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in RM8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR A ARIF | RM8 2AJ | 10 | 60% |
| BECONTREE MEDICAL CENTRE | RM8 3HP | 28 | 71.4% |
| TULASI MEDICAL CENTRE | RM8 3XU | 61 | 75.4% |
| DR SZ HAIDER'S PRACTICE | RM8 3RH | 14 | 78.6% |
| GABLES SURGERY | RM8 2LD | 19 | 78.9% |
| OMNES HEALTHCARE LTD | RM8 2EQ | 70 | 84.3% |
| GREEN LANE SURGERY | RM8 1BX | 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
DistrictRM8
RegionLondon
ICBNorth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children213
Vaccinated167
Unvaccinated46
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