Coverage Comparison
BB5 (local)88.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 88.3% vs 88.9% national average. 6.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 10 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
88.3%
Local Coverage
17
Unvaccinated Children
145
Total Eligible
10
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.8
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 88.3% coverage, each measles case in BB5 could infect approximately 1.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BB5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHER HEYS SURGERY | BB5 3BP | 7 | 71.4% |
| ARG HEALTHCARE | BB5 0AL | 8 | 75% |
| OSWALD MEDICAL CENTRE | BB5 1RP | 49 | 85.7% |
| ACCRINGTON VICTORIA GP PRACTICE | BB5 1RT | 8 | 87.5% |
| RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE | BB5 1RT | 21 | 90.5% |
| PEEL HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE | BB5 2EJ | 32 | 90.6% |
| DR BELLO'S SURGERY | BB5 1RT | 6 | 100% |
| THE CLAYTON MEDICAL CTR. | BB5 5HU | 14 | 100% |
| DILL HALL SURGERY | BB5 1RT | <5 | Suppressed |
| KING STREET MEDICAL CTR | BB5 1RT | <5 | Suppressed |
2 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictBB5
RegionNorth West
ICBLancashire And South Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices10
Eligible Children145
Vaccinated128
Unvaccinated17
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