Coverage Comparison
SE22 (local)90.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.6% vs 88.9% national average. 4.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 6 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.6%
Local Coverage
12
Unvaccinated Children
127
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.4
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 90.6% coverage, each measles case in SE22 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SE22
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LORDSHIP LANE SURGERY | SE22 8JN | 7 | 71.4% |
| THE DULWICH MEDICAL CENTRE | SE22 9EP | 8 | 75% |
| FOREST HILL GROUP PRACTICE | SE22 0SQ | 18 | 83.3% |
| TESSA JOWELL GP SURGERY | SE22 8EY | 45 | 91.1% |
| THE THREE ZERO SIX MEDICAL CENTRE | SE22 8LY | 36 | 97.2% |
| THE GARDENS SURGERY | SE22 9QU | 13 | 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
DistrictSE22
RegionLondon
ICBSouth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children127
Vaccinated115
Unvaccinated12
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