Coverage Comparison
UB5 (local)73.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 73.7% vs 88.9% national average. 21.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 41 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
73.7%
Local Coverage
50
Unvaccinated Children
190
Total Eligible
11
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 73.7% coverage, each measles case in UB5 could infect approximately 3.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in UB5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTRE | UB5 6WL | 14 | 42.9% |
| GOODCARE PRACTICE | UB5 6WL | 33 | 54.5% |
| THE MEDICAL CENTRE | UB5 4AT | 6 | 66.7% |
| BROADMEAD SURGERY | UB5 6WL | 22 | 68.2% |
| ISLIP MANOR MEDICAL CENTRE | UB5 5RG | 21 | 71.4% |
| WEST END SURGERY | UB5 6QN | 15 | 73.3% |
| YEADING MEDICAL CENTRE | UB5 6LD | 14 | 85.7% |
| THE BARNABAS MEDICAL CTRE | UB5 4SQ | 17 | 88.2% |
| THE GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE | UB5 4NY | 22 | 90.9% |
| MEADOW VIEW | UB5 4LZ | 12 | 91.7% |
| MANDEVILLE MEDICAL CENTRE | UB5 5HB | 14 | 92.9% |
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
DistrictUB5
RegionLondon
ICBNorth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices11
Eligible Children190
Vaccinated140
Unvaccinated50
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