Ella Maughan, PhD

Available now!

Available now!

Bad Bug Busters brings children on an entertaining and educational journey into the fascinating world of the immune system.   

Join Amelia as she discovers how harmless ‘training bugs’ in vaccines transform immune cells into superheroes—always on the lookout for danger. If they find a bad bug, they fly into action, blocking, gobbling up, and exploding the bugs before they make you sick!

Written and illustrated by two scientists, Bad Bug Busters combines scientific accuracy with bright and fun illustrations to make science exciting and accessible for young readers.

“Although shots can feel scary to kids, I know that one of the most important things I do as a pediatrician is keep children up to date with their vaccinations. Dr. Maughan's Bad Bug Busters is a wonderful tool to help turn vaccine visits from something to fear into an opportunity to be a superhero!”

— Rachel Brozinsky, MD (Pediatrician)

“Engaging and developmentally-sensitive, Dr. Maughan's book empowers children and caregivers with information essential for addressing common fears and approaching vaccine appointments with greater confidence.”

Laura Athey-Lloyd, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist