Coverage Comparison
L32 (local)78.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 78.8% vs 88.9% national average. 16.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 11 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
78.8%
Local Coverage
14
Unvaccinated Children
66
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.2
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 78.8% coverage, each measles case in L32 could infect approximately 3.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in L32
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST. LAURENCE'S MEDICAL CENTRE | L32 9QU | 8 | 50% |
| MILLBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE | L32 9PF | 39 | 82.1% |
| THE MACMILLAN SURGERY | L32 8RE | 19 | 84.2% |
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
DistrictL32
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children66
Vaccinated52
Unvaccinated14
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