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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the" B) o% h+ I/ }+ r- r
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
G# M! E% D, B- g) ]0 Qapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation+ s4 @! q6 p2 C: E3 M: t$ \& ?, P+ A5 G7 U
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to% {$ A. ~; ` Z) N' t
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N15 J( }; t- g0 K
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
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do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and/ w% j$ N2 } K0 E- ]" ?
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This4 |; V- K3 y0 }" N+ ~! [
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
5 X) j- S( F6 N9 Cthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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6 u& L/ R# k( n/ y; n0 bIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
7 O$ I' t w) S+ L- [ C. s' R% ]your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the5 ?9 E# r0 {4 Q# I/ x% m
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close0 Y$ K0 a! B' b0 r( ?
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
' {( D( V. r0 ]1 C* rdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and2 Y& t. x7 G4 E- N+ \8 ]
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
! O4 A3 R) D6 @) }( |) p. sPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
2 A5 U* D) J3 a. N; Mcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta# {! W2 M) N: \, U; a7 J
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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0 H# s9 B7 J; R' w, S' {This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help( W( W$ H m# F
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
4 {1 Z: X4 v% S; Ewhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices' S* D' i7 `' _7 q1 }, t
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!# v1 z' T2 C$ f5 L4 |; H; |
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Gerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of9 G& x% ?" T: t4 W1 T' ^0 w; F
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada# i9 J* D8 ^ K* Y8 c
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.71729 ^( w4 H! }) B# O Y+ _
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