Coverage Comparison
L21 (local)75.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 75.7% vs 88.9% national average. 19.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 14 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
75.7%
Local Coverage
17
Unvaccinated Children
70
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.6
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 75.7% coverage, each measles case in L21 could infect approximately 3.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in L21
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | L21 6PH | 19 | 68.4% |
| LITHERLAND PRACTICE | L21 9JN | 21 | 71.4% |
| RAWSON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | L21 1HP | 11 | 72.7% |
| FORD MEDICAL PRACTICE | L21 0DF | 12 | 83.3% |
| 15 SEFTON ROAD | L21 9HA | 7 | 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
DistrictL21
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children70
Vaccinated53
Unvaccinated17
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