Coverage Comparison
L17 (local)94.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 94.8% vs 88.9% national average. 0.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 1 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
94.8%
Local Coverage
3
Unvaccinated Children
58
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.8
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 94.8% coverage, each measles case in L17 could infect approximately 0.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in L17
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE | L17 4JP | 8 | 87.5% |
| FULWOOD GREEN MEDICAL CTR | L17 5AR | 17 | 94.1% |
| THE ASH SURGERY | L17 0BY | 21 | 95.2% |
| GREENBANK DRIVE SURGERY | L17 1AW | 12 | 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
DistrictL17
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children58
Vaccinated55
Unvaccinated3
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