Coverage Comparison
L5 (local)70.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 70.4% vs 88.9% national average. 24.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 14 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
70.4%
Local Coverage
16
Unvaccinated Children
54
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 4.4
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 70.4% coverage, each measles case in L5 could infect approximately 4.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in L5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAUXHALL HEALTH CENTRE | L5 8XR | 17 | 64.7% |
| MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE | L5 0QW | 27 | 70.4% |
| GREAT HOMER STREET MEDICAL CENTRE | L5 0QW | 10 | 80% |
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
DistrictL5
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children54
Vaccinated38
Unvaccinated16
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