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All Students:) a4 i: U* a7 |5 V. {6 w( n6 ^6 O; v
9 `4 T ^- O( p% G! K1 bAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the( V; k/ d8 U. r
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has x3 y. r5 u6 n/ z! @) t+ D
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation5 s `3 J3 T, h" B; r% Q1 q
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to! E! D) r& ?/ ~9 \, N
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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7 L8 r* W, A8 k( _It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
% V5 i! p+ T% F; h2 Nwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
. k/ }# o! _( X) wavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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) w7 G4 ?/ T+ {# g+ `Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and# j2 k6 w# z5 a' H$ A: V f+ h) ]
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
, d* t2 R [- j. p, R9 D$ w# [, m6 H0 Ltemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in5 S- p' p) N0 ^. i/ p
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.4 h6 s/ k5 x6 ~7 N* `; n
C4 W8 x( x. g/ ` {) @In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for3 g& h0 K! W, F6 q) b: o
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the' ~9 j2 Q" o% N/ C+ `' ]
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close' r5 b4 u: y Y7 O) `- F
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
- d2 A7 S7 h- L2 V5 Rdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and0 |4 q. V% X% p) Q Y
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.! z/ K# H+ Q! R4 f1 c A1 T
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
6 m. O @0 W# ?cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta- m- S+ ^) O% W3 c5 T* Q5 G
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
5 x" V# d& h. b+ w9 e2 F/ qinfection.
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1 V8 }1 l* W; j+ E6 jThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
6 x8 e1 Z" o+ N7 K7 dprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a( T2 x+ x( \7 a+ R X& F
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
8 ]" j3 _& A# @' v _resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!+ z3 h& K9 b% j; k) `+ L% k l6 N/ ^
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Gerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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. P" c$ \$ @ p$ l) Z201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.71723 Y% y* l- C. ^ }) n K8 m8 K
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