Coverage Comparison
SW18 (local)90.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.7% vs 88.9% national average. 4.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 9 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.7%
Local Coverage
18
Unvaccinated Children
193
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.4
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 90.7% coverage, each measles case in SW18 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SW18
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WANDSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE | SW18 4DD | 41 | 82.9% |
| TRIANGLE SURGERY | SW18 4HX | 8 | 87.5% |
| SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRACTICE | SW18 5AE | 31 | 90.3% |
| EARLSFIELD SURGERY | SW18 4HH | 58 | 93.1% |
| BROCKLEBANK GROUP PRACTICE | SW18 4DU | 31 | 93.5% |
| ELBOROUGH STREET SURGERY | SW18 5DS | 24 | 95.8% |
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
DistrictSW18
RegionLondon
ICBSouth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children193
Vaccinated175
Unvaccinated18
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