Coverage Comparison
SK8 (local)90.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 90.4% vs 88.9% national average. 4.6 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 8 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
90.4%
Local Coverage
15
Unvaccinated Children
157
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.4
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 90.4% coverage, each measles case in SK8 could infect approximately 1.4 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in SK8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADSHALL ROAD MEDICAL PRAC | SK8 2JN | 13 | 84.6% |
| FINNEY LANE SURGERY | SK8 3JD | 21 | 85.7% |
| GATLEY MEDICAL CENTRE | SK8 4DG | 19 | 89.5% |
| CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE | SK8 1BH | 30 | 90% |
| HEALD GREEN HEALTH CENTRE 2 | SK8 3JD | 24 | 91.7% |
| CHEADLE HULME MEDICAL GROUP | SK8 6LU | 30 | 93.3% |
| HULME HALL MEDICAL GROUP | SK8 6LU | 20 | 95% |
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
DistrictSK8
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children157
Vaccinated142
Unvaccinated15
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