Coverage Comparison
SW16 (local)79.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 79.7% vs 88.9% national average. 15.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 40 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
79.7%
Local Coverage
53
Unvaccinated Children
261
Total Eligible
11
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.0
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 79.7% coverage, each measles case in SW16 could infect approximately 3.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SW16
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STREATHAM HILL GROUP PRACTICE | SW16 2PG | 8 | 37.5% |
| VALLEY ROAD SURGERY | SW16 2XT | 15 | 73.3% |
| STREATHAM COMMON PRACTICE | SW16 3NP | 23 | 73.9% |
| STREATHAM PARK SURGERY | SW16 6LY | 8 | 75% |
| GREYSWOOD PRACTICE | SW16 6PX | 39 | 76.9% |
| THE EXCHANGE SURGERY | SW16 2ST | 19 | 78.9% |
| PRENTIS MEDICAL CENTRE | SW16 1XU | 5 | 80% |
| STREATHAM HIGH PRACTICE | SW16 2ST | 76 | 81.6% |
| THE VALE SURGERY | SW16 5SE | 23 | 87% |
| NORBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE | SW16 4NL | 31 | 87.1% |
| FAIRVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE | SW16 5PX | 14 | 92.9% |
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
DistrictSW16
RegionLondon
ICBSouth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices11
Eligible Children261
Vaccinated208
Unvaccinated53
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