Coverage Comparison
SW20 (local)92.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.5% vs 88.9% national average. 2.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.5%
Local Coverage
11
Unvaccinated Children
146
Total Eligible
3
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 92.5% coverage, each measles case in SW20 could infect approximately 1.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SW20
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAMBTON ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE | SW20 0LW | 43 | 90.7% |
| NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE | SW20 8DA | 78 | 92.3% |
| GRAND DRIVE SURGERY | SW20 9EA | 25 | 96% |
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
DistrictSW20
RegionLondon
ICBSouth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children146
Vaccinated135
Unvaccinated11
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