Coverage Comparison
WA5 (local)96.4%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 96.4% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
96.4%
Local Coverage
4
Unvaccinated Children
110
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 96.4% coverage, each measles case in WA5 could infect approximately 0.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WA5
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE | WA5 8UF | 15 | 93.3% |
| PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE | WA5 2EY | 21 | 95.2% |
| GUARDIAN STREET MED/CTR | WA5 1UD | 23 | 95.7% |
| FOLLY LANE MEDICAL CENTRE | WA5 0LU | 24 | 95.8% |
| CHAPELFORD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE | WA5 3AL | 27 | 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
DistrictWA5
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children110
Vaccinated106
Unvaccinated4
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