Coverage Comparison
M29 (local)92.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.9% vs 88.9% national average. 2.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 3 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.9%
Local Coverage
8
Unvaccinated Children
113
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.1
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 92.9% coverage, each measles case in M29 could infect approximately 1.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in M29
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIVAKUMAR & PARTNER | M29 7BS | 6 | 83.3% |
| ELLIOTT STREET SURGERY | M29 8FL | 11 | 90.9% |
| POPLAR STREET SURGERY | M29 8AX | 22 | 90.9% |
| BOOTHSTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE | M29 8RZ | 34 | 91.2% |
| THE SURGERY, TYLDESLEY | M29 8AL | 13 | 92.3% |
| ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE | M29 7BY | 19 | 100% |
| DR VARDHAN'S SURGERY | M29 7HG | 8 | 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
DistrictM29
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children113
Vaccinated105
Unvaccinated8
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