Coverage Comparison
FY3 (local)93.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.8% vs 88.9% national average. 1.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 1 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93.8%
Local Coverage
5
Unvaccinated Children
81
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.9
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 93.8% coverage, each measles case in FY3 could infect approximately 0.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in FY3
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTON MEDICAL PRACTICE | FY3 9ES | 20 | 90% |
| NEWTON DRIVE HEALTH CENTRE | FY3 8NX | 44 | 93.2% |
| LAYTON MEDICAL CENTRE | FY3 7EN | 17 | 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
DistrictFY3
RegionNorth West
ICBLancashire And South Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children81
Vaccinated76
Unvaccinated5
Share This Area
Help people in FY3 find this data — share with local groups, councillors, or your GP.