Coverage Comparison
WN6 (local)97%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Herd immunity achieved. Coverage is 97.0% vs 88.9% national average.
Key Figures
97%
Local Coverage
3
Unvaccinated Children
101
Total Eligible
4
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 97% coverage, each measles case in WN6 could infect approximately 0.5 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WN6
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE | WN6 7LB | 25 | 92% |
| BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE | WN6 7PD | 18 | 94.4% |
| STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE | WN6 0HD | 36 | 100% |
| SHEVINGTON SURGERY | WN6 8ET | 22 | 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
DistrictWN6
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices4
Eligible Children101
Vaccinated98
Unvaccinated3
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