Coverage Comparison
TW5 (local)73.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 73.8% vs 88.9% national average. 21.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 14 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
73.8%
Local Coverage
17
Unvaccinated Children
65
Total Eligible
4
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 73.8% coverage, each measles case in TW5 could infect approximately 3.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in TW5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| JERSEY PRACTICE | TW5 9ER | 17 | 47.1% |
| HMC HEALTH HESTON GREAT WEST | TW5 9ER | 23 | 73.9% |
| CRANFORD MEDICAL CENTRE | TW5 9RG | 15 | 86.7% |
| SKYWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE | TW5 9BJ | 10 | 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
DistrictTW5
RegionLondon
ICBNorth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children65
Vaccinated48
Unvaccinated17
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