Coverage Comparison
UB6 (local)81.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 81.2% vs 88.9% national average. 13.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 20 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
81.2%
Local Coverage
26
Unvaccinated Children
138
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.8
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 81.2% coverage, each measles case in UB6 could infect approximately 2.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in UB6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERIVALE MEDICAL CLINIC | UB6 8HX | 16 | 68.8% |
| HILLVIEW SURGERY | UB6 7HQ | 30 | 73.3% |
| GREENFORD ROAD MED.CTR. | UB6 8QH | 17 | 76.5% |
| THE ALLENDALE ROAD SURGERY | UB6 0RA | 12 | 83.3% |
| OLDFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE | UB6 8RA | 8 | 87.5% |
| ELMTREES SURGERY | UB6 0PA | 24 | 87.5% |
| EASTMEAD AVENUE SURGERY | UB6 9RB | 18 | 88.9% |
| THE MANSELL ROAD PRACTICE | UB6 9EN | 13 | 92.3% |
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
DistrictUB6
RegionLondon
ICBNorth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children138
Vaccinated112
Unvaccinated26
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