Coverage Comparison
M24 (local)89.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 89.2% vs 88.9% national average. 5.8 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 10 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
89.2%
Local Coverage
17
Unvaccinated Children
158
Total Eligible
9
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.6
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 89.2% coverage, each measles case in M24 could infect approximately 1.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in M24
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DURNFORD MEDICAL CENTRE | M24 6DL | 23 | 78.3% |
| ROCHDALE ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | M24 2PU | 13 | 84.6% |
| WOODSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE | M24 5QL | 27 | 85.2% |
| WINDERMERE SURGERY | M24 5WF | 7 | 85.7% |
| PETERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE | M24 4DZ | 18 | 88.9% |
| THE JUNCTION SURGERY | M24 2AU | 23 | 91.3% |
| MIDDLETON HEALTH CENTRE | M24 4EL | 19 | 94.7% |
| FAMILY PRACTICE | M24 4EN | 14 | 100% |
| THE HIVE HEALTH CENTRE | M24 2YJ | 14 | 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
DistrictM24
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices9
Eligible Children158
Vaccinated141
Unvaccinated17
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