Coverage Comparison
BB1 (local)91.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 91.3% vs 88.9% national average. 3.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 11 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
91.3%
Local Coverage
24
Unvaccinated Children
275
Total Eligible
11
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.3
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 91.3% coverage, each measles case in BB1 could infect approximately 1.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BB1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIFA SURGERY | BB1 6DY | 27 | 85.2% |
| THE CORNERSTONE PRACTICE | BB1 2HR | 67 | 86.6% |
| STEPPING STONE PRACTICE | BB1 1XA | 16 | 87.5% |
| BROWNHILL SURGERY | BB1 9BA | 17 | 88.2% |
| THE WEAVERS PRACTICE | BB1 4LA | 30 | 90% |
| PRIMROSE BANK MEDICAL CENTRE | BB1 5ER | 17 | 94.1% |
| OLIVE MEDICAL CENTRE | BB1 7EP | 19 | 94.7% |
| BLAKEWATER HEALTHCARE | BB1 9SR | 25 | 96% |
| LITTLE HARWOOD HEALTH CENTRE | BB1 6PH | 31 | 96.8% |
| WILLIAM HOPWOOD STREET SURGERY | BB1 1LX | 20 | 100% |
| PRINGLE STREET SURGERY | BB1 1SB | 6 | 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
DistrictBB1
RegionNorth West
ICBLancashire And South Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices11
Eligible Children275
Vaccinated251
Unvaccinated24
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