Coverage Comparison
L14 (local)76.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 76.8% vs 88.9% national average. 18.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 11 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
76.8%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
56
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.5
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 76.8% coverage, each measles case in L14 could infect approximately 3.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in L14
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALVARY HEALTH CENTRE | L14 7PH | 9 | 55.6% |
| DOVECOT HEALTH CENTRE | L14 0NL | 11 | 72.7% |
| YEW TREE CENTRE | L14 4ED | 16 | 81.2% |
| DR M SUARES' PRACTICE | L14 0JE | 20 | 85% |
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
DistrictL14
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children56
Vaccinated43
Unvaccinated13
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