Coverage Comparison
WA3 (local)88.1%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 88.1% vs 88.9% national average. 6.9 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 9 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
88.1%
Local Coverage
14
Unvaccinated Children
118
Total Eligible
8
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 88.1% coverage, each measles case in WA3 could infect approximately 1.8 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WA3
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLBORNE SURGERY | WA3 3GS | 9 | 77.8% |
| LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY | WA3 2AQ | 18 | 83.3% |
| FAMILY MEDICAL PRACTICE | WA3 3GS | 7 | 85.7% |
| HIGH STREET SURGERY | WA3 3GS | 8 | 87.5% |
| BRAITHWAITE RD SURGERY | WA3 2HY | 10 | 90% |
| CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE | WA3 4DZ | 21 | 90.5% |
| BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE | WA3 7PJ | 22 | 90.9% |
| SLAG LANE MC | WA3 2EZ | 23 | 91.3% |
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
DistrictWA3
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children118
Vaccinated104
Unvaccinated14
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