Coverage Comparison
BL1 (local)88.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 88.7% vs 88.9% national average. 6.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 21 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
88.7%
Local Coverage
37
Unvaccinated Children
327
Total Eligible
16
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.7
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 88.7% coverage, each measles case in BL1 could infect approximately 1.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BL1
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HALLIWELL SURGERY 2 | BL1 3RG | 13 | 76.9% |
| DR RIZWAN AND DR AWAN | BL1 3RG | 19 | 78.9% |
| HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE | BL1 5PU | 30 | 83.3% |
| HALLIWELL SURGERY 3 | BL1 3RG | 15 | 86.7% |
| BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE | BL1 4TH | 32 | 87.5% |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE | BL1 8TT | 53 | 88.7% |
| CORNERSTONE SURGERY | BL1 6AH | 9 | 88.9% |
| DALEFIELD SURGERY | BL1 4JP | 39 | 89.7% |
| OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE | BL1 1SQ | 10 | 90% |
| THE OAKS FAMILY PRACTICE | BL1 8UP | 11 | 90.9% |
| MANDALAY MEDICAL CENTRE | BL1 7LR | 22 | 90.9% |
| BURNSIDE SURGERY | BL1 8TT | 12 | 91.7% |
| CHARLOTTE STREET SURGERY | BL1 8TT | 14 | 92.9% |
| WYRESDALE ROAD SURGERY | BL1 4DN | 16 | 93.8% |
| CROMPTON VIEW SURGERY | BL1 8UP | 18 | 94.4% |
| SPRING HOUSE SURGERY | BL1 6AF | 14 | 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
DistrictBL1
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices16
Eligible Children327
Vaccinated290
Unvaccinated37
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