Coverage Comparison
L7 (local)64.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 64.3% vs 88.9% national average. 30.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 36 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
64.3%
Local Coverage
41
Unvaccinated Children
115
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 5.4
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 64.3% coverage, each measles case in L7 could infect approximately 5.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in L7
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROWNLOW HEALTH AT KENSINGTON | L7 2PF | 21 | 57.1% |
| PICTON GREEN | L7 6HD | 13 | 61.5% |
| DUNSTAN VILLAGE GROUP PRACTICE | L7 6HD | 29 | 62.1% |
| BEACON HEALTH KENSINGTON | L7 2AB | 26 | 65.4% |
| ABERCROMBY FAMILY PRACTICE | L7 7HG | 21 | 71.4% |
| EARLE ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | L7 6HD | 5 | 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
DistrictL7
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children115
Vaccinated74
Unvaccinated41
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