Coverage Comparison
OL9 (local)88.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 88.4% vs 88.9% national average. 6.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 11 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
88.4%
Local Coverage
18
Unvaccinated Children
155
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.7
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 88.4% coverage, each measles case in OL9 could infect approximately 1.7 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in OL9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH MEDICAL PRACTICE | OL9 8NH | 46 | 80.4% |
| KAPUR FAMILY CARE | OL9 7AY | 35 | 85.7% |
| WOODLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE | OL9 0LH | 30 | 90% |
| WERNETH MEDICAL PRACTICE | OL9 7AY | 14 | 92.9% |
| CHADDERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE | OL9 0LH | 20 | 100% |
| MD FAMILY PRACTICE | OL9 7AY | 10 | 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
DistrictOL9
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children155
Vaccinated137
Unvaccinated18
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