Coverage Comparison
BB4 (local)89.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 89.5% vs 88.9% national average. 5.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 9 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
89.5%
Local Coverage
16
Unvaccinated Children
152
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.6
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 89.5% coverage, each measles case in BB4 could infect approximately 1.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BB4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE | BB4 7PL | 20 | 55% |
| ROSSENDALE VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE | BB4 5SL | 6 | 66.7% |
| ILEX VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE | BB4 7PL | 40 | 95% |
| WATERFOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE | BB4 7DN | 20 | 95% |
| HAZELVALLEY FAMILY PRACTICE | BB4 5SL | 22 | 95.5% |
| HASLINGDEN HEALTHCARE | BB4 5SL | 38 | 97.4% |
| ST JAMES' MEDICAL CENTRE | BB4 8HH | 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
DistrictBB4
RegionNorth West
ICBLancashire And South Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children152
Vaccinated136
Unvaccinated16
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