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Breathing problems are scary and often life-threatening issues. If you have exposure to environmental pollutants or dangerous chemicals, you are at increased risk for emphysema, bronchitis and some asthmas; collectively called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The rate of COPD in women doubled in recent decades, and 2000 marked the first year more women than men died from these diseases. Click below for more information.

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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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