Coverage Comparison
WN4 (local)96.9%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 96.9% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
96.9%
Local Coverage
2
Unvaccinated Children
64
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 96.9% coverage, each measles case in WN4 could infect approximately 0.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WN4
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRYN STREET SURGERY | WN4 9AZ | 15 | 93.3% |
| MEDICENTRE | WN4 9AZ | 17 | 94.1% |
| BRYN CROSS SURGERY | WN4 0AR | 8 | 100% |
| SSP HEALTH LIMITED ASHTON MEDICAL CENTRE | WN4 9SU | 15 | 100% |
| GARSWOOD SURGERY | WN4 0XD | 9 | 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
DistrictWN4
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices5
Eligible Children64
Vaccinated62
Unvaccinated2
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