Coverage Comparison
M34 (local)84.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 84.9% vs 88.9% national average. 10.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 8 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
84.9%
Local Coverage
11
Unvaccinated Children
73
Total Eligible
3
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.3
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 84.9% coverage, each measles case in M34 could infect approximately 2.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in M34
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLGATE HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP | M34 2AJ | 43 | 83.7% |
| DENTON MEDICAL PRACTICE | M34 3JE | 19 | 84.2% |
| GUIDE BRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE | M34 5HY | 11 | 90.9% |
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
DistrictM34
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices3
Eligible Children73
Vaccinated62
Unvaccinated11
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