Coverage Comparison
WN7 (local)93%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 93.0% vs 88.9% national average. 2.0 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 4 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
93%
Local Coverage
12
Unvaccinated Children
171
Total Eligible
10
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.0
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt ≤ 1 — outbreak cannot spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 93% coverage, each measles case in WN7 could infect approximately 1.0 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WN7
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOXLEIGH FAMILY SURGERY | WN7 2PE | 8 | 37.5% |
| OLD HENRY STREET MED CTR | WN7 2PG | 18 | 88.9% |
| LEIGH FAMILY PRACTICE | WN7 2PE | 36 | 91.7% |
| BROOKMILL MEDICAL CENTRE | WN7 2RB | 21 | 95.2% |
| LILFORD & PENNINGTON PARK SURGERY | WN7 2PE | 28 | 96.4% |
| WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE | WN7 5JE | 8 | 100% |
| GRASMERE SURGERY | WN7 1HR | 24 | 100% |
| THE AVENUE SURGERY | WN7 1HR | 14 | 100% |
| PREMIER HEALTH TEAM | WN7 2PE | 7 | 100% |
| LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE | WN7 4JY | 7 | 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
DistrictWN7
RegionNorth West
ICBGreater Manchester
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices10
Eligible Children171
Vaccinated159
Unvaccinated12
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