Coverage Comparison
M40 (local)64.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 64.5% vs 88.9% national average. 30.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 37 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
64.5%
Local Coverage
43
Unvaccinated Children
121
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 5.3
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 64.5% coverage, each measles case in M40 could infect approximately 5.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in M40
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAZELDENE MEDICAL CENTRE | M40 3HD | 27 | 11.1% |
| ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTRE | M40 2JF | 11 | 63.6% |
| WHITLEY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | M40 7QH | 16 | 68.8% |
| SIMPSON MEDICAL PRACTICE | M40 9NB | 15 | 73.3% |
| NEWTON HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE | M40 2JF | 27 | 81.5% |
| ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE | M40 5HP | 16 | 93.8% |
| MP VICTORIA MILL | M40 7LH | 9 | 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
DistrictM40
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children121
Vaccinated78
Unvaccinated43
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