New Medikidz website helps children to understand illnesses

The 'Medikidz' gang of five (Pump, Chi, Skinderella, Gastronomic, Axon and Abacus) are larger-than-life superheroes, designed to educate children on various illnesses through a wide range of media.

One element is an interactive website featuring a virtual world of the human body which the child can explore and the opportunity to create their own avatar (virtual identity) to talk to other children about their condition.

The founders believe that parents sometimes worry children are too young to understand medical concepts, or that they are better off not knowing. The Medikidz programme wants to change this view, giving children the facts in a way that puts them in control.

Read the article:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8260401.stm

Visit this fabulous website:
http://www.medikidz.com/