Coverage Comparison
PR4 (local)96.3%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 96.3% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
96.3%
Local Coverage
3
Unvaccinated Children
81
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.6
Effective reproduction number
Low RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 96.3% coverage, each measles case in PR4 could infect approximately 0.6 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in PR4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE | PR4 5HA | 15 | 86.7% |
| KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE | PR4 2DL | 26 | 96.2% |
| ASH TREE HOUSE SURGERY | PR4 2SE | 19 | 100% |
| NEW LONGTON SURGERY | PR4 4LU | 5 | 100% |
| TARLETON GROUP PRACTICE | PR4 6UJ | 16 | 100% |
| BEECHES MEDICAL CENTRE | PR4 5AB | <5 | Suppressed |
1 practice(s) with fewer than 5 eligible children have been suppressed per NHS guidelines.
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
DistrictPR4
RegionNorth West
ICBLancashire And South Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children81
Vaccinated78
Unvaccinated3
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