Coverage Comparison
OL8 (local)93%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.0% vs 88.9% national average. 2.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 3 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93%
Local Coverage
9
Unvaccinated Children
128
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.0
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 93% coverage, each measles case in OL8 could infect approximately 1.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in OL8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE | OL8 1DF | 25 | 84% |
| OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES | OL8 3HF | 22 | 90.9% |
| HILL TOP SURGERY | OL8 2QD | 22 | 90.9% |
| HOLLINWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE | OL8 3TR | 24 | 95.8% |
| LITTLETOWN FAMILY MED PRACT | OL8 4LR | 35 | 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
DistrictOL8
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children128
Vaccinated119
Unvaccinated9
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