Coverage Comparison
SE15 (local)85.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 85.6% vs 88.9% national average. 9.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 15 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
85.6%
Local Coverage
22
Unvaccinated Children
153
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.2
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 85.6% coverage, each measles case in SE15 could infect approximately 2.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SE15
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LISTER PRACTICE | SE15 5LJ | 34 | 64.7% |
| TRAFALGAR SURGERY | SE15 6NR | 8 | 75% |
| THE LISTER PRIMARY CARE CENTRE | SE15 5LJ | 15 | 86.7% |
| QUEENS ROAD SURGERY | SE15 2UA | 30 | 90% |
| THE NUNHEAD SURGERY | SE15 3LY | 22 | 90.9% |
| STERNHALL LANE SURGERY | SE15 4NT | 15 | 93.3% |
| THE ACORN & GAUMONT HOUSE SURGERY | SE15 5SL | 14 | 100% |
| DMC CHADWICK ROAD | SE15 4PU | 15 | 100% |
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
DistrictSE15
RegionLondon
ICBSouth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children153
Vaccinated131
Unvaccinated22
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