Coverage Comparison
W6 (local)82.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 82.3% vs 88.9% national average. 12.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 15 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
82.3%
Local Coverage
20
Unvaccinated Children
113
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.7
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 82.3% coverage, each measles case in W6 could infect approximately 2.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in W6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOK GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE | W6 7EG | 31 | 74.2% |
| PARK MEDICAL CENTRE | W6 0QG | 35 | 80% |
| HAMMERSMITH SURGERY | W6 9DU | 15 | 86.7% |
| RICHFORD GATE MEDICAL CENTRE | W6 7HY | 32 | 90.6% |
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
DistrictW6
RegionLondon
ICBNorth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children113
Vaccinated93
Unvaccinated20
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