Coverage Comparison
WN8 (local)92.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Below herd immunity target. Coverage is 92.8% vs 88.9% national average. 2.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 3 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
92.8%
Local Coverage
9
Unvaccinated Children
125
Total Eligible
7
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 1.1
Effective reproduction number
Moderate RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 92.8% coverage, each measles case in WN8 could infect approximately 1.1 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in WN8
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANOR PRIMARY CARE | WN8 6DS | 13 | 84.6% |
| PARBOLD SURGERY | WN8 7DN | 15 | 86.7% |
| HALL GREEN SURGERY | WN8 0AB | 11 | 90.9% |
| BEACON PRIMARY CARE | WN8 8LA | 28 | 92.9% |
| EXCEL PRIMARY CARE | WN8 9BW | 39 | 94.9% |
| DR A BISARYA | WN8 8LA | 7 | 100% |
| ASHURST PRIMARY CARE | WN8 6QS | 12 | 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
DistrictWN8
RegionNorth West
ICBLancashire And South Cumbria
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices7
Eligible Children125
Vaccinated116
Unvaccinated9
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