Coverage Comparison
SW9 (local)74.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 74.2% vs 88.9% national average. 20.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 27 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
74.2%
Local Coverage
33
Unvaccinated Children
128
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.9
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 74.2% coverage, each measles case in SW9 could infect approximately 3.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SW9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| STOCKWELL GROUP PRACTICE | SW9 9TJ | 24 | 62.5% |
| BECKETT HOUSE PRACTICE | SW9 9DL | 7 | 71.4% |
| LAMBETH WALK GROUP PRACTICE | SW9 6AF | 22 | 72.7% |
| HETHERINGTON AT THE PAVILION | SW9 8DJ | 11 | 72.7% |
| MINET GREEN HEALTH PRACTICE | SW9 6AF | 25 | 76% |
| THE GRANTHAM PRACTICE | SW9 9BH | 13 | 76.9% |
| AKERMAN MEDICAL PRACTICE | SW9 6AF | 17 | 82.4% |
| VASSALL MEDICAL CENTRE | SW9 6NA | 9 | 88.9% |
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
DistrictSW9
RegionLondon
ICBSouth East London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children128
Vaccinated95
Unvaccinated33
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