Coverage Comparison
BL8 (local)85.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 85.6% vs 88.9% national average. 9.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 12 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
85.6%
Local Coverage
17
Unvaccinated Children
118
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.2
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 85.6% coverage, each measles case in BL8 could infect approximately 2.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BL8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODBANK SURGERY | BL8 1EG | 15 | 80% |
| TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE | BL8 4AD | 90 | 84.4% |
| MILE LANE HEALTH CENTRE | BL8 2JR | 13 | 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
DistrictBL8
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children118
Vaccinated101
Unvaccinated17
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