Coverage Comparison
SM1 (local)88.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 88.4% vs 88.9% national average. 6.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 8 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
88.4%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
112
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.7
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 88.4% coverage, each measles case in SM1 could infect approximately 1.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SM1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON MEDICAL CENTRE | SM1 4NG | 12 | 58.3% |
| BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE | SM1 4EB | 24 | 87.5% |
| ROBIN HOOD LANE HEALTH CENTRE | SM1 2RJ | 32 | 90.6% |
| OLD COURT HOUSE SURGERY | SM1 4AF | 21 | 95.2% |
| GROVE ROAD PRACTICE | SM1 2DB | 23 | 95.7% |
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
DistrictSM1
RegionLondon
ICBSouth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children112
Vaccinated99
Unvaccinated13
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