Coverage Comparison
TW3 (local)74.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 74.8% vs 88.9% national average. 20.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 57 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
74.8%
Local Coverage
70
Unvaccinated Children
278
Total Eligible
12
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.8
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 74.8% coverage, each measles case in TW3 could infect approximately 3.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in TW3
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL CENTRE | TW3 1NU | 14 | 50% |
| HOUNSLOW MEDICAL CENTRE | TW3 3ET | 27 | 59.3% |
| HIYOS | TW3 1NL | 45 | 64.4% |
| BLUE WING FAMILY DOCTOR UNIT | TW3 3LN | 12 | 66.7% |
| WILLOW PRACTICE | TW3 2DY | 12 | 75% |
| THE PRACTICE HEART OF HOUNSLOW | TW3 3LN | 48 | 79.2% |
| BATH ROAD SURGERY | TW3 3ET | 34 | 79.4% |
| HOUNSLOW FAMILY PRACTICE | TW3 4JX | 16 | 81.2% |
| GREEN PRACTICE | TW3 3LN | 30 | 83.3% |
| KINGFISHER PRACTICE | TW3 2DY | 14 | 85.7% |
| REDWOOD PRACTICE | TW3 2DY | 11 | 90.9% |
| CHESTNUT PRACTICE | TW3 3LN | 15 | 93.3% |
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
DistrictTW3
RegionLondon
ICBNorth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices12
Eligible Children278
Vaccinated208
Unvaccinated70
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