Coverage Comparison
M28 (local)91.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 91.6% vs 88.9% national average. 3.4 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 7 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
91.6%
Local Coverage
15
Unvaccinated Children
179
Total Eligible
9
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 91.6% coverage, each measles case in M28 could infect approximately 1.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in M28
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE | M28 1LZ | 11 | 72.7% |
| ELLENBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE | M28 1PB | 14 | 78.6% |
| MANCHESTER ROAD EAST MEDICAL PRACTICE | M28 0BB | 9 | 88.9% |
| THE GILL MEDICAL PRACTICE | M28 3DR | 30 | 90% |
| SALFORD PRIMARY CARE TOGETHER | M28 0BB | 59 | 91.5% |
| WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE | M28 3AT | 30 | 100% |
| THE LIMES MEDICAL PRACTICE | M28 3AT | 8 | 100% |
| DEARDEN AVENUE MEDICAL PRACTICE | M28 0BB | 7 | 100% |
| CHERRY MEDICAL PRACTICE | M28 0BB | 11 | 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
DistrictM28
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices9
Eligible Children179
Vaccinated164
Unvaccinated15
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