Coverage Comparison
SM6 (local)86.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 86.4% vs 88.9% national average. 8.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 13 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
86.4%
Local Coverage
20
Unvaccinated Children
147
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.0
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 86.4% coverage, each measles case in SM6 could infect approximately 2.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SM6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANOR PRACTICE | SM6 0DE | 28 | 75% |
| MALDON ROAD SURGERY | SM6 8BL | 9 | 77.8% |
| HACKBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE | SM6 7DS | 33 | 84.8% |
| WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE | SM6 0HY | 49 | 87.8% |
| PARK ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | SM6 8AW | 11 | 100% |
| SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE | SM6 0HY | 17 | 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
DistrictSM6
RegionLondon
ICBSouth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children147
Vaccinated127
Unvaccinated20
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