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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the# \7 g# x; X( F/ J9 Y# r5 T4 X
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
. g# | d; v; h5 j4 ^approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
# k4 P* W( I; d% t% F(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
5 |" Y4 o9 r) r7 ]Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1& F9 ^5 b1 S7 z; O( G
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
% H8 p- ]+ c# L+ eavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
/ G9 f/ n: c- u1 J5 _2 Bdo in the event that you find yourself ill.
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: I4 c& F9 _. R! S# EPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
! H1 S7 p# Y! T0 A h+ n23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This7 e' z# E% H7 N* v( h
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in/ h: H+ C( s, Q, y4 W$ q
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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) a4 K! ^7 N8 J( n9 \+ yIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for" x$ b9 E8 z7 o' x' s7 x- D$ h. j
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
% ?3 r6 t; c. A- M$ e! hinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close/ ~$ W/ R4 u# N0 ?& F8 b# n( x9 l
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and" n8 S; T7 |. Y# x
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
$ I+ L1 w8 l+ V% o2 ^( r7 uthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
' v$ d- ?1 e2 Y5 @# }3 M) bPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your5 ~+ U4 b; H4 r. G! }: Z
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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* }; ~0 \5 N7 S) g' } lThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help2 P; m) ^3 o+ A& W) v
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a7 s% h7 c& s) h
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices% I2 h; Z9 `- }4 ~0 i" Y; k
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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% C' @" O: _2 dGerry Kendal) s! F8 V5 t p9 ]4 J0 V a
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172; ], [6 n$ M3 v3 x! m; Y* E
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