Coverage Comparison
L13 (local)82.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 82.9% vs 88.9% national average. 12.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 10 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
82.9%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
76
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.6
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 82.9% coverage, each measles case in L13 could infect approximately 2.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in L13
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE | L13 7DY | 19 | 63.2% |
| ROCK COURT SURGERY | L13 2GA | 13 | 76.9% |
| OLD SWAN HEALTH CENTRE | L13 2GA | 20 | 90% |
| DERBY LANE MEDICAL CENTRE | L13 3DN | 15 | 93.3% |
| STONEYCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE | L13 6QD | 9 | 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
DistrictL13
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children76
Vaccinated63
Unvaccinated13
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