A child has died after an outbreak of measles in England and parents have been advised to get their children vaccinated to prevent further harm. The reasons behind the surge in cases over the year include a lowered uptake of the highly effective measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Nurses are advised on public health messaging and how they can help stop the surge in this preventable disease by tackling misinformation and vaccine hesitancy. We also provide a guide to symptoms, complications, the spread of the virus and advice on how to care for someone with the disease.