Coverage Comparison
M20 (local)87.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 87.9% vs 88.9% national average. 7.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 11 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
87.9%
Local Coverage
18
Unvaccinated Children
149
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.8
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 87.9% coverage, each measles case in M20 could infect approximately 1.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in M20
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCESS ROAD SURGERY | M20 1BH | 14 | 42.9% |
| WITHINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE | M20 4BA | 8 | 75% |
| THE BORCHARDT MEDICAL CENTRE | M20 1EB | 18 | 83.3% |
| LADYBARN GROUP PRACTICE | M20 4SS | 37 | 91.9% |
| BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE | M20 2RN | 42 | 95.2% |
| DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER | M20 6BA | 30 | 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
DistrictM20
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children149
Vaccinated131
Unvaccinated18
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