Coverage Comparison
PR6 (local)97.2%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 97.2% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
97.2%
Local Coverage
2
Unvaccinated Children
71
Total Eligible
5
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.4
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 97.2% coverage, each measles case in PR6 could infect approximately 0.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in PR6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE | PR6 9NW | 19 | 94.7% |
| WHITTLE SURGERY | PR6 7PY | 24 | 95.8% |
| WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE | PR6 8UA | 8 | 100% |
| GRANVILLE HOUSE MED CTRE | PR6 9PY | 20 | 100% |
| DR DAWOUD'S SURGERY | PR6 7EH | <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
DistrictPR6
RegionNorth West
ICBLancashire And South Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children71
Vaccinated69
Unvaccinated2
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