Coverage Comparison
SE2 (local)81.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 81.8% vs 88.9% national average. 13.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 12 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
81.8%
Local Coverage
16
Unvaccinated Children
88
Total Eligible
3
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 81.8% coverage, each measles case in SE2 could infect approximately 2.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SE2
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKESIDE MEDICAL | SE2 9LH | 59 | 78% |
| ABBEYSLADE PMS (DR CHAND) | SE2 0ER | 12 | 83.3% |
| ABBEY WOOD SURGERY | SE2 9AT | 17 | 94.1% |
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
DistrictSE2
RegionLondon
ICBSouth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children88
Vaccinated72
Unvaccinated16
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