Coverage Comparison
L9 (local)83.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 83.9% vs 88.9% national average. 11.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 16 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
83.9%
Local Coverage
23
Unvaccinated Children
143
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.4
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 83.9% coverage, each measles case in L9 could infect approximately 2.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in L9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONG LANE | L9 6DQ | 19 | 73.7% |
| THE GREY ROAD SURGERY | L9 1AD | 26 | 76.9% |
| ORRELL PARK MEDICAL CENTRE | L9 8BU | 14 | 78.6% |
| POULTER ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | L9 0HJ | 10 | 80% |
| STOPGATE LANE MEDICAL CTR | L9 6AP | 6 | 83.3% |
| WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE | L9 7AL | 26 | 88.5% |
| WALTON MEDICAL CENTRE | L9 1AD | 12 | 91.7% |
| AINTREE PARK GROUP PRACTICE | L9 8AL | 30 | 93.3% |
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
DistrictL9
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children143
Vaccinated120
Unvaccinated23
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