Coverage Comparison
SE13 (local)88%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 88.0% vs 88.9% national average. 7.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 17 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
88%
Local Coverage
28
Unvaccinated Children
233
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.8
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 88% coverage, each measles case in SE13 could infect approximately 1.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SE13
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIANGLE GROUP PRACTICE | SE13 6DQ | 16 | 81.2% |
| LEWISHAM MEDICAL CENTRE | SE13 5PJ | 37 | 86.5% |
| THE LEWISHAM CARE PARTNERSHIP | SE13 7SX | 144 | 87.5% |
| WOODLANDS HEALTH CENTRE | SE13 6RN | 36 | 94.4% |
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
DistrictSE13
RegionLondon
ICBSouth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children233
Vaccinated205
Unvaccinated28
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