Coverage Comparison
BL4 (local)86.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 86.6% vs 88.9% national average. 8.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 11 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
86.6%
Local Coverage
16
Unvaccinated Children
119
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.0
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 86.6% coverage, each measles case in BL4 could infect approximately 2.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BL4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEARSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE | BL4 8EP | 37 | 75.7% |
| STONEHILL MEDICAL CENTRE | BL4 9QZ | 50 | 90% |
| FARNWORTH FAMILY PRACTICE | BL4 9AH | 14 | 92.9% |
| FIG TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE | BL4 9AH | 18 | 94.4% |
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
DistrictBL4
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children119
Vaccinated103
Unvaccinated16
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