Coverage Comparison
TW18 (local)90%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.0% vs 88.9% national average. 5.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90%
Local Coverage
7
Unvaccinated Children
70
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.5
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% coverage, each measles case in TW18 could infect approximately 1.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in TW18
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWLE GREEN MEDICAL | TW18 1XD | 20 | 85% |
| HYTHE MEDICAL CENTRE SURGERY | TW18 3HN | 23 | 91.3% |
| STAINES HEALTH GROUP | TW18 1XD | 27 | 92.6% |
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
DistrictTW18
RegionEast & South East
ICBSurrey Heartlands
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children70
Vaccinated63
Unvaccinated7
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