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Sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) are caused by bacteria, parasites or viruses that you can get from having sex with someone who is infected. Although most STD's affect both men and women, they can cause more severe health problems in women. And a pregnant woman with an STD faces the possibility of having the disease affect her baby. In this section you can learn more about STD's as well as treatment and prevention

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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
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NextCare Urgent Care - Tucson - Pima/Wilmot
6238 East Pima St.
Tucson, AZ  85712

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