Did Enterovirus D68 Cause Paralysis in 9 Colorado Kids?

By Vicki Clinebell

Enterovirus D68 can cause paralysis (considered a rare complication), but with so many virus cases being reported this year it may not be a surprise to see other problems more often, according to Dr. Larry Wolk, chief medical officer of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Because of this possible complication, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent out…

Vicki Clinebell
Vicki Clinebell

Vicki Clinebell majored in journalism at the University of Colorado and headed to an advertising agency before beginning a long career in broadcasting, spanning production and copywriting to Sales and Management for an ABC affiliate station.

Her decision to switch gears to pursue a career in writing fulfilled a lifelong ambition. She started as a blogger for a diverse group of businesses, and now writes for a number of digital publications for companies stationed in her hometown in the Rocky Mountains, and provides advertising copy and media buys for national and regional clients. She finds the research as intersting as the writing—she loves learning about subjects as diverse as construction scaffolding, child safety seats, and the newest trends in beauty and fashion.

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