Coverage Comparison
SK14 (local)87.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 87.8% vs 88.9% national average. 7.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 12 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
87.8%
Local Coverage
19
Unvaccinated Children
156
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.8
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 87.8% coverage, each measles case in SK14 could infect approximately 1.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SK14
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HATTERSLEY GROUP PRACTICE | SK14 3EH | 17 | 58.8% |
| THE BROOKE SURGERY | SK14 1AT | 65 | 87.7% |
| DONNEYBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE | SK14 2AH | 9 | 88.9% |
| HAUGHTON THORNLEY MEDICAL CENTRES | SK14 1JY | 32 | 93.8% |
| CLARENDON MEDICAL CENTRE | SK14 2AQ | 17 | 94.1% |
| AWBURN HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE | SK14 6LA | 9 | 100% |
| THE SMITHY SURGERY | SK14 8LJ | 7 | 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
DistrictSK14
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children156
Vaccinated137
Unvaccinated19
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