Coverage Comparison
L25 (local)87.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 87.2% vs 88.9% national average. 7.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 8 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
87.2%
Local Coverage
12
Unvaccinated Children
94
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.9
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 87.2% coverage, each measles case in L25 could infect approximately 1.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in L25
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GATEACRE MEDICAL CENTRE | L25 2PA | 5 | 60% |
| GATEACRE BROW SURGERY | L25 3PA | 13 | 76.9% |
| BELLE VALE HEALTH CENTRE | L25 2XE | 14 | 78.6% |
| THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CTRE | L25 6HE | 11 | 90.9% |
| THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE | L25 1RY | 15 | 93.3% |
| HILLFOOT HEALTH | L25 0ND | 17 | 94.1% |
| WOOLTON HOUSE MEDICAL CTR | L25 5JA | 19 | 94.7% |
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
DistrictL25
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children94
Vaccinated82
Unvaccinated12
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