Coverage Comparison
SE1 (local)77.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 77.6% vs 88.9% national average. 17.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 45 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
77.6%
Local Coverage
57
Unvaccinated Children
255
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.4
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 77.6% coverage, each measles case in SE1 could infect approximately 3.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SE1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALMOUTH ROAD GROUP PRACTICE | SE1 4JW | 29 | 65.5% |
| NEXUS HEALTH GROUP | SE1 6JP | 173 | 76.9% |
| WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE | SE1 7AE | 17 | 82.4% |
| OLD KENT ROAD SURGERY | SE1 5TY | 16 | 87.5% |
| BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE | SE1 8EE | 10 | 90% |
| THE NEW MILL STREET SURGERY | SE1 2BP | 10 | 90% |
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
DistrictSE1
RegionLondon
ICBSouth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children255
Vaccinated198
Unvaccinated57
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