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A strong immune system is essential for a healthy life, and yet keeping it strong can be a real challenge when you’re a busy woman dealing with many daily stressors. Your immune systems can be weakened by lack of sleep, an unhealthy diet and even negative thoughts and emotions. In this section, find out ways to keep your immune system humming along and information about conditions that occur when immunity malfunctions.

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NextCare Flu Shot Clinic

Provided by NextCare Urgent Care

NextCare Urgent Care (www.nextcare.com) has announced that it will provide flu shots this fall at all its clinic locations including Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Georgia, Virginia and North Carolina for $25.

When:
December 8, 2009, 8:00am - 8:00pm
Where:
NextCare Urgent Care - Tucson - Pima/Wilmot
6238 East Pima St.
Tucson, AZ  85712

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