Coverage Comparison
L6 (local)80.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 80.1% vs 88.9% national average. 14.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 21 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
80.1%
Local Coverage
27
Unvaccinated Children
136
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.0
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 80.1% coverage, each measles case in L6 could infect approximately 3.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in L6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENIM MEDICAL CENTRE | L6 3BY | 16 | 43.8% |
| ISLINGTON HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE | L6 2EH | 8 | 62.5% |
| ALBION SURGERY | L6 2EH | 9 | 66.7% |
| BIGHAM ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | L6 6DW | 5 | 80% |
| ANFIELD GROUP PRACTICE | L6 0BB | 39 | 87.2% |
| FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE | L6 3BY | 24 | 87.5% |
| TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE | L6 0BB | 11 | 90.9% |
| PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE | L6 4EW | 24 | 91.7% |
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
DistrictL6
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children136
Vaccinated109
Unvaccinated27
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