Coverage Comparison
BL3 (local)90.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.1% vs 88.9% national average. 4.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 14 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.1%
Local Coverage
27
Unvaccinated Children
274
Total Eligible
18
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.5
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 90.1% coverage, each measles case in BL3 could infect approximately 1.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BL3
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORIENT HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE | BL3 5QE | 12 | 75% |
| DEANE CLINIC 1 | BL3 4LU | 9 | 77.8% |
| LITTLE LEVER HEALTH CENTRE 1 | BL3 1HH | 16 | 81.2% |
| AL FAL MEDICAL GROUP | BL3 5HP | 16 | 81.2% |
| PIKES LANE 1 | BL3 5HP | 13 | 84.6% |
| LITTLE LEVER HEALTH CENTRE 2 | BL3 1HH | 7 | 85.7% |
| SPRING VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE | BL3 1HQ | 14 | 85.7% |
| OLIVE FAMILY PRACTICE | BL3 5HP | 22 | 86.4% |
| BOLTON MEDICAL CENTRE | BL3 6PY | 31 | 87.1% |
| GREAT LEVER ONE | BL3 6RN | 12 | 91.7% |
| SHANTI MEDICAL CENTRE | BL3 3PH | 20 | 95% |
| ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE | BL3 3RR | 23 | 95.7% |
| SWAN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE | BL3 6TL | 33 | 97% |
| THE BOLTON FAMILY PRACTICE | BL3 6RN | 8 | 100% |
| DEANE MEDICAL CENTRE | BL3 5AH | 13 | 100% |
| BEEHIVE SURGERY | BL3 2JR | 15 | 100% |
| 3D MEDICAL CENTRE | BL3 5DP | 10 | 100% |
| DR S NASEEF | BL3 5HP | <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
DistrictBL3
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices18
Eligible Children274
Vaccinated247
Unvaccinated27
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