Coverage Comparison
WA9 (local)89.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 89.8% vs 88.9% national average. 5.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 9 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
89.8%
Local Coverage
17
Unvaccinated Children
166
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.5
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 89.8% coverage, each measles case in WA9 could infect approximately 1.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WA9
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATLAS MEDICAL PRACTICE | WA9 1LN | 30 | 86.7% |
| RAINBOW MEDICAL CENTRE | WA9 3PN | 47 | 87.2% |
| FOUR ACRE HEALTH CENTRE | WA9 4QB | 21 | 90.5% |
| MARSHALLS CROSS MEDICAL CENTRE | WA9 3DA | 21 | 90.5% |
| THE BOWERY MEDICAL CENTRE | WA9 5PR | 14 | 92.9% |
| BERRYMEAD FAMILY MED.CTR. | WA9 3RP | 33 | 93.9% |
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
DistrictWA9
RegionNorth West
ICBCheshire And Merseyside
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children166
Vaccinated149
Unvaccinated17
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