Coverage Comparison
OL16 (local)94.5%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 94.5% vs 88.9% national average. 0.5 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 1 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
94.5%
Local Coverage
7
Unvaccinated Children
128
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.8
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 94.5% coverage, each measles case in OL16 could infect approximately 0.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in OL16
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KINGSWAY PRACTICE | OL16 4AT | 15 | 86.7% |
| CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE | OL16 2UP | 31 | 90.3% |
| MILNROW VILLAGE PRACTICE | OL16 4JF | 21 | 95.2% |
| STONEFIELD STREET SURGERY | OL16 4JF | 21 | 95.2% |
| YORKSHIRE ST SURGERY | OL16 2DN | 23 | 100% |
| INSPIRE MEDICAL CENTRE | OL16 2UY | 17 | 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
DistrictOL16
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children128
Vaccinated121
Unvaccinated7
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