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City of Frisco Recommends Residents Contact Family Health Care Provider for H1N1 Vaccine Availability

The City of Frisco encourages residents to continue to practice 'basic, good hygiene' to help stop the spread of the H1N1 virus. The Centers for

Need Flu Info? Frisco Public Library Can Help. [Health & Fitness]

The flu season is upon us, and many are concerned about its severity this year. The Frisco Public Library has a variety of resources to ...

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Influenza and H1N1 Update [Health & Fitness]

The Collin County Health Care Clinic is now offering flu shots. These vaccinations will be offered Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. at 825 N. McDonald Street in McKinney. Both Medicare Part B and Medicaid will be accepted. ...

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Cooper Fitness Center at Craig Ranch and The Biggest Loser Contestant Tracey Yukich Join Forces for the Crape Myrtle Trails Run [Health & Fitness]

Cooper Fitness Center at Craig Ranch and Tracey Yukich, a contestant on this season’s The Biggest Loser, join forces for the Crape Myrtle Trails Run. Participants can walk, jog, or run with Tracey during the 5K and 1 mile Fun Run. ...

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Learn a New Language with Mango Languages! [Health & Fitness]

Mango Languages is now available from the Library website! ...

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New Frisco Athletic Center Run Club [Health & Fitness]

Get ready for the upcoming race season by joining the new Frisco Athletic Center Run Club! This specialized club for men and women of all ages will teach participants the proper techniques of distance running. The club is lead by Coach Kevin Helm, who utilizes the techniques he has learned and mastered through years of coaching and running marathons, including the Boston Marathon....

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Craig Ranch Hosts Cooper Summer Sprint Triathlon [Health & Fitness]

More than 500 participants will compete in the Cooper Summer Sprint Triathlon at Craig Ranch. The mini triathlon consists of a 350 meter swim, 12 ...

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Fungi Could Be Swimming in Your Ear [Health & Fitness]

If Your Ear Itches, It could be a Sign of More Pain to Come...

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Extreme Summer Heat May Bring Health Problems [Health & Fitness]

Frisco, July 14, 2009-Summer’s scorching temperatures and longer days give us more opportunities to be outside enjoying ourselves. As the temperatures rise and the humidity soars, you may start hearing the weather stations talk about the “heat index.” A heat index tells the temperature your body feels when the actual air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. This means that if the temperature outside is 90º F, and the humidity is 70 percent, then it feels like 105 º F. If you’re directly in the sun, the heat index might be as much as 15 degrees higher....

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3rd Annual Frisco Family Fun Ride [Health & Fitness]

06/01/2009 from J. Hays The 3rd Annual Frisco Family Fun Ride is coming!!! Bring your family and meet your friends and neighbors at Frisco Square on ...

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