Coverage Comparison
WA11 (local)96.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 96.8% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
96.8%
Local Coverage
2
Unvaccinated Children
62
Total Eligible
5
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 96.8% coverage, each measles case in WA11 could infect approximately 0.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WA11
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MODALITY ST HELENS | WA11 0NA | 27 | 92.6% |
| RAINFORD HEALTH CENTRE | WA11 8AZ | 11 | 100% |
| KENNETH MACRAE MED CENTRE | WA11 8HJ | 10 | 100% |
| WINDERMERE MEDICAL CENTRE | WA11 7AF | 8 | 100% |
| GP PRACTICE N83624 | WA11 0DN | 6 | 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
DistrictWA11
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children62
Vaccinated60
Unvaccinated2
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