Coverage Comparison
SW8 (local)70.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 70.7% vs 88.9% national average. 24.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 15 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
70.7%
Local Coverage
17
Unvaccinated Children
58
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 4.4
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 70.7% coverage, each measles case in SW8 could infect approximately 4.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SW8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUEENSTOWN ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE | SW8 3RX | 14 | 64.3% |
| THE SOUTH LAMBETH RD PRACTICE | SW8 1UL | 16 | 68.8% |
| MAWBEY GROUP PRACTICE | SW8 2UD | 17 | 70.6% |
| SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE | SW8 2SH | 11 | 81.8% |
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
DistrictSW8
RegionLondon
ICBSouth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children58
Vaccinated41
Unvaccinated17
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