Coverage Comparison
LA14 (local)93.7%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.7% vs 88.9% national average. 1.3 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 2 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93.7%
Local Coverage
6
Unvaccinated Children
95
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.9
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 93.7% coverage, each measles case in LA14 could infect approximately 0.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in LA14
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| RISEDALE SURGERY | LA14 2LB | 17 | 82.4% |
| ABBEY ROAD SURGERY | LA14 2LB | 7 | 85.7% |
| ATKINSON HEALTH CENTRE | LA14 2LB | 21 | 90.5% |
| DUKE STREET SURGERY | LA14 1LF | 22 | 100% |
| NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE | LA14 5ES | 21 | 100% |
| BURNETT EDGAR MEDICAL CTR | LA14 3HY | 7 | 100% |
| THE FAMILY PRACTICE | LA14 5SL | <5 | Suppressed |
1 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictLA14
RegionNorth West
ICBLancashire And South Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children95
Vaccinated89
Unvaccinated6
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