Coverage Comparison
PR2 (local)94%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 94.0% vs 88.9% national average. 1.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 3 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
94%
Local Coverage
13
Unvaccinated Children
217
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.9
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% coverage, each measles case in PR2 could infect approximately 0.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in PR2
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE | PR2 6RD | 24 | 87.5% |
| DR A HUSSAIN | PR2 6NH | 13 | 92.3% |
| NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE | PR2 9TH | 44 | 93.2% |
| BRIARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE | PR2 1HY | 15 | 93.3% |
| LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY | PR2 9QB | 37 | 94.6% |
| THE PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE | PR2 1JR | 53 | 96.2% |
| LANE ENDS SURGERY | PR2 2JJ | 31 | 96.8% |
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
DistrictPR2
RegionNorth West
ICBLancashire And South Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children217
Vaccinated204
Unvaccinated13
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