Coverage Comparison
BB2 (local)86.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 86.5% vs 88.9% national average. 8.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 15 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
86.5%
Local Coverage
23
Unvaccinated Children
170
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.0
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 86.5% coverage, each measles case in BB2 could infect approximately 2.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BB2
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILY PRACTICE | BB2 1AX | 15 | 73.3% |
| LIMEFIELD SURGERY | BB2 6PL | 14 | 78.6% |
| OAKENHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE | BB2 1AX | 26 | 80.8% |
| ST GEORGES SURGERY | BB2 3HS | 24 | 83.3% |
| WITTON MEDICAL CENTRE | BB2 2SU | 27 | 88.9% |
| BENTHAM ROAD HEALTH CENTRE | BB2 4QD | 22 | 90.9% |
| ROMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE | BB2 3UY | 24 | 91.7% |
| REDLAM SURGERY | BB2 1UW | 18 | 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
DistrictBB2
RegionNorth West
ICBLancashire And South Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children170
Vaccinated147
Unvaccinated23
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