Coverage Comparison
M16 (local)82.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 82.8% vs 88.9% national average. 12.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 15 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
82.8%
Local Coverage
20
Unvaccinated Children
116
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.6
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 82.8% coverage, each measles case in M16 could infect approximately 2.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in M16
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WHITSWOOD PRACTICE | M16 7AP | 16 | 68.8% |
| THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE | M16 8NG | 18 | 77.8% |
| ASHVILLE SURGERY | M16 9RT | 41 | 85.4% |
| THE RANGE MEDICAL CENTRE | M16 8EE | 21 | 85.7% |
| LIMELIGHT HEALTH AND WELLBEING HUB | M16 9NW | 20 | 90% |
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
DistrictM16
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children116
Vaccinated96
Unvaccinated20
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