Coverage Comparison
BB7 (local)93.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.9% vs 88.9% national average. 1.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 1 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93.9%
Local Coverage
5
Unvaccinated Children
82
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.9
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 93.9% coverage, each measles case in BB7 could infect approximately 0.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BB7
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP | BB7 2JG | 30 | 90% |
| PENDLESIDE MEDICAL PRACT | BB7 2JG | 26 | 92.3% |
| WHALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE | BB7 9SL | 26 | 100% |
| SLAIDBURN HEALTH CENTRE | BB7 3EP | <5 | Suppressed |
1 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
DistrictBB7
RegionNorth West
ICBLancashire And South Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children82
Vaccinated77
Unvaccinated5
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