Coverage Comparison
SS1 (local)92.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.8% vs 88.9% national average. 2.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.8%
Local Coverage
10
Unvaccinated Children
139
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.1
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 92.8% coverage, each measles case in SS1 could infect approximately 1.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SS1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARRIOR SQUARE SURGERY | SS1 2JJ | 7 | 85.7% |
| SOUTHEND COASTAL SURGERIES - THORPE BAY | SS1 3HD | 38 | 89.5% |
| THE QUEENSWAY SURGERY | SS1 2AB | 61 | 93.4% |
| SOUTHEND MEDICAL CENTRE | SS1 1NX | 19 | 94.7% |
| THE PRACTICE NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | SS1 2TH | 14 | 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
DistrictSS1
RegionEast & South East
ICBMid And South Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children139
Vaccinated129
Unvaccinated10
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