Coverage Comparison
PR8 (local)91.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 91.8% vs 88.9% national average. 3.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
91.8%
Local Coverage
9
Unvaccinated Children
110
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.2
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 91.8% coverage, each measles case in PR8 could infect approximately 1.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in PR8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY | PR8 6PQ | 25 | 84% |
| KEW SURGERY | PR8 6RG | 13 | 84.6% |
| GRANGE SURGERY | PR8 2AD | 11 | 90.9% |
| CHRISTIANA HARTLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE | PR8 6PL | 20 | 95% |
| AINSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE | PR8 3HW | 21 | 95.2% |
| AINSDALE VILLAGE SURGERY | PR8 3LB | 7 | 100% |
| THE FAMILY SURGERY | PR8 4DB | 13 | 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
DistrictPR8
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children110
Vaccinated101
Unvaccinated9
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