Coverage Comparison
M26 (local)91.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 91.3% vs 88.9% national average. 3.7 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 3 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
91.3%
Local Coverage
6
Unvaccinated Children
69
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.3
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 91.3% coverage, each measles case in M26 could infect approximately 1.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in M26
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONARCH MEDICAL CENTRE | M26 2QZ | 6 | 83.3% |
| RADCLIFFE MEDICAL PRACTICE | M26 2SP | 44 | 88.6% |
| RED BANK GROUP PRACTICE | M26 2SP | 19 | 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
DistrictM26
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children69
Vaccinated63
Unvaccinated6
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