Coverage Comparison
L31 (local)90.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.5% vs 88.9% national average. 4.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 3 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.5%
Local Coverage
6
Unvaccinated Children
63
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.4
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 90.5% coverage, each measles case in L31 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in L31
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGHULL FAMILY SURGERY | L31 0DJ | 20 | 85% |
| WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE | L31 0DJ | 26 | 92.3% |
| HIGH PASTURES SURGERY | L31 2HW | 17 | 94.1% |
| MAGHULL PRACTICE | L31 0DJ | <5 | Suppressed |
1 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictL31
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children63
Vaccinated57
Unvaccinated6
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