Coverage Comparison
SK6 (local)96.6%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 96.6% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
96.6%
Local Coverage
4
Unvaccinated Children
117
Total Eligible
9
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.5
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 96.6% coverage, each measles case in SK6 could infect approximately 0.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SK6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALVANLEY FAMILY PRACTICE | SK6 1ND | 12 | 91.7% |
| HIGH LANE MEDICAL CENTRE | SK6 8DR | 13 | 92.3% |
| CHADSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE | SK6 4QR | 15 | 93.3% |
| MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY | SK6 6BW | 25 | 96% |
| MARPLE BRIDGE SURGERY | SK6 5AA | 7 | 100% |
| WOODLEY VILLAGE SURGERY | SK6 1ND | 6 | 100% |
| MARPLE MEDICAL PRACTICE | SK6 6AB | 13 | 100% |
| BREDBURY MEDICAL CENTRE | SK6 2AH | 12 | 100% |
| ARCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE | SK6 1ND | 14 | 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
DistrictSK6
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices9
Eligible Children117
Vaccinated113
Unvaccinated4
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