Coverage Comparison
TW8 (local)80%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 80.0% vs 88.9% national average. 15.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 9 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
80%
Local Coverage
12
Unvaccinated Children
60
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.0
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 80% coverage, each measles case in TW8 could infect approximately 3.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in TW8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALBANY PRACTICE | TW8 8DS | 11 | 54.5% |
| BRENTFORD FAMILY PRACTICE | TW8 8DS | 34 | 85.3% |
| BRENTFORD GROUP PRACTICE | TW8 8DS | 15 | 86.7% |
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
DistrictTW8
RegionLondon
ICBNorth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children60
Vaccinated48
Unvaccinated12
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