Coverage Comparison
M6 (local)84.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 84.5% vs 88.9% national average. 10.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 19 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
84.5%
Local Coverage
27
Unvaccinated Children
174
Total Eligible
8
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 84.5% coverage, each measles case in M6 could infect approximately 2.3 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in M6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/SALFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE | M6 5PP | 33 | 69.7% |
| THE HEIGHT GENERAL PRACTICE | M6 7NJ | 24 | 79.2% |
| PENDLETON MEDICAL CENTRE | M6 5FX | 29 | 79.3% |
| CLARENDON SURGERY | M6 5FX | 17 | 88.2% |
| LANGWORTHY MEDICAL PRACTICE | M6 5WW | 26 | 92.3% |
| ORIENT ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE | M6 8LE | 16 | 93.8% |
| SORREL BANK MEDICAL PRACTICE | M6 7HL | 23 | 95.7% |
| CORNERSTONE MEDICAL PRACTICE | M6 5QQ | 6 | 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
DistrictM6
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children174
Vaccinated147
Unvaccinated27
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