Coverage Comparison
SE3 (local)95.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 95.8% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
95.8%
Local Coverage
3
Unvaccinated Children
72
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.6
Effective reproduction number
Low RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 95.8% coverage, each measles case in SE3 could infect approximately 0.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SE3
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKHEATH STANDARD PMS | SE3 7HB | 16 | 87.5% |
| LEE ROAD SURGERY | SE3 9RT | 29 | 96.6% |
| MANOR BROOK PMS | SE3 0EN | 27 | 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
DistrictSE3
RegionLondon
ICBSouth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children72
Vaccinated69
Unvaccinated3
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