Coverage Comparison
SS8 (local)84.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 84.9% vs 88.9% national average. 10.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 9 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
84.9%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
86
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.3
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 84.9% coverage, each measles case in SS8 could infect approximately 2.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SS8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHAURI PRACTICE | SS8 0EX | 8 | 62.5% |
| THIRD AVENUE HEALTH CENTRE | SS8 9SU | 17 | 70.6% |
| CANVEY VILLAGE SURGERY | SS8 0JH | 6 | 83.3% |
| THE COMMUNITY PRACTICE | SS8 0JA | 11 | 90.9% |
| OAKLANDS SURGERY | SS8 0JA | 24 | 91.7% |
| THE ISLAND SURGERY | SS8 0JA | 20 | 95% |
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
DistrictSS8
RegionEast & South East
ICBMid And South Essex
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children86
Vaccinated73
Unvaccinated13
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