Haemophilia is an inherited disease, which renders kids less able to make clots. This means they are at risk of excessive bleeding and need treatment to help stop this. Boys are more frequently affected than girls. Modern treatment for haemophilia is excellent and helps kids with the condition enjoy normal activities like other kids their age. But many children find it difficult to understand why they need to stick with their treatment long term.

With this in mind, Dr. Kim Chilman-Blair and Dr. Kate Hersov teamed up with a leading graphic novel artist to create a series of comic books explaining health conditions to young people from a medical viewpoint. Each comic is written by doctors and peer-reviewed by leading specialists in each respective therapy area. Medikidz is a resource designed to educate not only young patients, peers and their parents, but also to aid practitioners and educators in explaining health conditions as effectively as possible.

The books follow a team of five larger than life superheroes from outer space. The Medikidz each specialise in explaining a different part of the body. What’s Up with Louis is an engaging way to educate children about the medical facts behind Haemophilia and its treatment.

SYNOPSIS:

Louis is a sporty boy who feels torn between following the advice of his Haemophilia team and joining in with his friends' dare-devil stunts. He feels particularly frustrated one day after being teased for not attempting a bike jump from a height. The Medikidz step in taking Louis on an action packed tour of their home planet to explain exactly what's going on inside him and why he needs to take his treatment and take care of his body.