Coverage Comparison
M23 (local)81.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 81.2% vs 88.9% national average. 13.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 17 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
81.2%
Local Coverage
22
Unvaccinated Children
117
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.8
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 81.2% coverage, each measles case in M23 could infect approximately 2.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in M23
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN MOOR MEDICAL PRACTICE | M23 0PH | 32 | 75% |
| THE MAPLES MEDICAL CENTRE | M23 2SY | 30 | 80% |
| BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE | M23 1JX | 20 | 80% |
| WOODLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE | M23 9RL | 7 | 85.7% |
| THE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE | M23 9AB | 16 | 87.5% |
| BROOKLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE | M23 9JH | 12 | 91.7% |
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
DistrictM23
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children117
Vaccinated95
Unvaccinated22
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