Coverage Comparison
SW6 (local)82%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 82.0% vs 88.9% national average. 13.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 39 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
82%
Local Coverage
54
Unvaccinated Children
300
Total Eligible
10
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.7
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 82% coverage, each measles case in SW6 could infect approximately 2.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SW6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FULHAM CROSS MEDICAL CENTRE | SW6 7PP | 10 | 50% |
| CASSIDY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | SW6 5PX | 32 | 71.9% |
| THE LILYVILLE SURGERY | SW6 4UL | 65 | 73.8% |
| THE MEDICAL CENTRE, DR JEFFERIES & PARTN | SW6 6BQ | 24 | 79.2% |
| SANDS END HEALTH CLINIC | SW6 2FE | 25 | 84% |
| GP AT HAND | SW6 7SX | 83 | 88% |
| NORTH FULHAM SURGERY | SW6 1TN | 18 | 88.9% |
| PALACE SURGERY | SW6 6JD | 10 | 90% |
| ASHVILLE SURGERY | SW6 4HS | 24 | 95.8% |
| THE FULHAM MEDICAL CENTRE | SW6 1BG | 9 | 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
DistrictSW6
RegionLondon
ICBNorth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices10
Eligible Children300
Vaccinated246
Unvaccinated54
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