Coverage Comparison
BB9 (local)84.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 84.7% vs 88.9% national average. 10.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 17 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
84.7%
Local Coverage
24
Unvaccinated Children
157
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.3
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 84.7% coverage, each measles case in BB9 could infect approximately 2.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BB9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENDLE VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE | BB9 5RZ | 17 | 70.6% |
| WHITEFIELD HEALTHCARE | BB9 7SR | 16 | 75% |
| NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE | BB9 7SR | 55 | 83.6% |
| PWE PENDLE VALLEY MILL | BB9 7SR | 21 | 85.7% |
| REEDYFORD HLTH CARE GROUP | BB9 7SR | 33 | 90.9% |
| DR JEHANGIR (SH) | BB9 7SR | 10 | 100% |
| BARROWFORD SURGERY | BB9 8QP | 5 | 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
DistrictBB9
RegionNorth West
ICBLancashire And South Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children157
Vaccinated133
Unvaccinated24
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