Coverage Comparison
BL9 (local)91.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 91.4% vs 88.9% national average. 3.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 6 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
91.4%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
152
Total Eligible
9
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.3
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 91.4% coverage, each measles case in BL9 could infect approximately 1.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in BL9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE | BL9 0ST | 12 | 66.7% |
| BLACKFORD HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE | BL9 8QA | 22 | 86.4% |
| WALMERSLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE | BL9 6DX | 16 | 87.5% |
| UNSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE | BL9 8JR | 15 | 93.3% |
| PEEL GPS | BL9 0SN | 31 | 93.5% |
| ROCK HEALTHCARE LIMITED | BL9 0NJ | 31 | 96.8% |
| TOWNSIDE SURGERY | BL9 0SN | 13 | 100% |
| RIBBLESDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE | BL9 0SN | 12 | 100% |
| HUNTLEY MOUNT MEDICAL CENTRE | BL9 6JA | <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
DistrictBL9
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices9
Eligible Children152
Vaccinated139
Unvaccinated13
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