Coverage Comparison
WN3 (local)98.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 98.9% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
98.9%
Local Coverage
1
Unvaccinated Children
88
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 0.2
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 98.9% coverage, each measles case in WN3 could infect approximately 0.2 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WN3
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| INCE SURGERY | WN3 4NW | 20 | 95% |
| ZAMAN | WN3 5HL | 8 | 100% |
| KUMAR FAMILY PRACTICE | WN3 5HL | 18 | 100% |
| SAXENA L | WN3 6JN | 5 | 100% |
| MARUS BRIDGE PRACTICE | WN3 5HL | 16 | 100% |
| SOUTH WIGAN MEDICAL PRACTICE | WN3 5HL | 8 | 100% |
| RIVINGTON WAY SURGERY | WN3 4NW | 13 | 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
DistrictWN3
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children88
Vaccinated87
Unvaccinated1
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