Coverage Comparison
M41 (local)72.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 72.8% vs 88.9% national average. 22.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 21 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
72.8%
Local Coverage
25
Unvaccinated Children
92
Total Eligible
4
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 4.1
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 72.8% coverage, each measles case in M41 could infect approximately 4.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in M41
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLIXTON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | M41 5BG | 27 | 22.2% |
| DAVYHULME MEDICAL CENTRE | M41 7WJ | 17 | 88.2% |
| PRIMROSE SURGERY | M41 7AB | 19 | 94.7% |
| URMSTON GROUP PRACTICE | M41 8AA | 29 | 96.6% |
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
DistrictM41
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children92
Vaccinated67
Unvaccinated25
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