Coverage Comparison
WA8 (local)91.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 91.9% vs 88.9% national average. 3.1 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 5 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
91.9%
Local Coverage
12
Unvaccinated Children
148
Total Eligible
8
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.2
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 91.9% coverage, each measles case in WA8 could infect approximately 1.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WA8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BEECHES MEDICAL CTR | WA8 8QS | 15 | 80% |
| NEWTOWN SURGERY | WA8 7GD | 18 | 83.3% |
| UPTON ROCKS PRIMARY CARE | WA8 7NU | 7 | 85.7% |
| OAKS PLACE SURGERY | WA8 7GD | 14 | 92.9% |
| FIR PARK MEDICAL CENTRE | WA8 9DT | 33 | 93.9% |
| PEELHOUSE MEDICAL PLAZA | WA8 6TN | 22 | 95.5% |
| BEVAN GROUP PRACTICE | WA8 6TR | 29 | 96.6% |
| HOUGH GREEN HEALTH PARK | WA8 4PF | 10 | 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
DistrictWA8
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices8
Eligible Children148
Vaccinated136
Unvaccinated12
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