Coverage Comparison
SE18 (local)82%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 82.0% vs 88.9% national average. 13.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 42 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
82%
Local Coverage
58
Unvaccinated Children
322
Total Eligible
11
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.7
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 82% coverage, each measles case in SE18 could infect approximately 2.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SE18
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAVERLEY PMS | SE18 7QU | 13 | 69.2% |
| ROYAL ARSENAL MEDICAL CENTRE | SE18 6TE | 23 | 73.9% |
| VALENTINE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP | SE18 6PZ | 100 | 74% |
| TRIVENI PMS | SE18 5TE | 20 | 75% |
| PLUMSTEAD H/C PMS | SE18 1BB | 43 | 86% |
| PLUMSTEAD AND WICKHAM LANE SURGERY | SE18 1SE | 15 | 86.7% |
| BANNOCKBURN SURGERY | SE18 1ES | 23 | 87% |
| ST MARKS PMS | SE18 3EP | 31 | 90.3% |
| GLYNDON PMS | SE18 7LU | 16 | 93.8% |
| CONWAY PMS | SE18 1AH | 17 | 94.1% |
| ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTRE PMS | SE18 3PS | 21 | 95.2% |
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
DistrictSE18
RegionLondon
ICBSouth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices11
Eligible Children322
Vaccinated264
Unvaccinated58
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