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All Students:( D$ I6 }1 x$ L! W" m. f6 i
+ b! n( `7 r8 u; I$ D3 rAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the7 X2 D8 c1 }, G9 G3 f1 f. n5 O6 W
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
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(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to+ w( T5 I9 E5 `/ g: ~, w4 H
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).* P( u+ x/ ]! x0 H2 G
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
' J$ L* i" s; x1 h3 y9 ~9 ]website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and$ P* s* Q6 _% y
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This0 Q, K% L7 ?# R5 G
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in- C: M7 H; Y% j. R" Q: K( c' @* u
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.! [! V) a' _7 b) O
+ v, A7 U8 A D5 Z3 Z% TIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for |# P4 F, p9 A8 u5 ?6 q
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
* `0 ?, H; k3 |& Z7 ginfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close0 w, K/ S) z6 a2 m
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
% k6 A0 l1 U# E. H0 [" ~doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
5 u9 _3 Q D7 K- vthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
' u! G& T. f8 S0 @( o9 G% }9 ]" ZPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your2 O6 V+ O1 G) r; b" z
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta: j* ~1 c" P* d2 [9 z# t. V: o; [
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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. F2 S2 c8 \& q! F5 N4 u2 g5 D5 V/ xThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
2 x1 T8 q4 o; o' M/ k* sprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
5 _4 ^. s$ |. b. w& |whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices' Y6 M; w* X" H9 ^
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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$ m0 H7 P! N( P! ^$ v2 f& x: ?Gerry Kendal( V' ]" k% l h2 x( ^) `
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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. G0 a8 w1 [5 v201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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