Coverage Comparison
L8 (local)77.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 77.7% vs 88.9% national average. 17.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 20 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
77.7%
Local Coverage
25
Unvaccinated Children
112
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 3.3
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 77.7% coverage, each measles case in L8 could infect approximately 3.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in L8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR JUDE'S PRACTICE - RIVERSIDE | L8 6QP | 28 | 64.3% |
| BROWNLOW HEALTH @ PRINCES PARK | L8 0SY | 31 | 71% |
| DINGLE PARK PRACTICE | L8 6QP | 24 | 83.3% |
| THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE | L8 3SS | 20 | 90% |
| GP PRACTICE RIVERSIDE (DR JUDE) | L8 6QP | 9 | 100% |
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
DistrictL8
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children112
Vaccinated87
Unvaccinated25
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