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6 e( v% G# `+ V/ E5 C8 I( k1 IAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the( I8 ] T0 {! B8 \7 Y" m
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has; A, [7 j9 l% t& Q5 a/ X
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).0 Z/ r0 p* D, U. T
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N18 [/ c+ ]" A0 j" n
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information! @+ c% ^3 [ t
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
& |& f6 s% v2 S% j ?: l- ?5 ?23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This6 \; h& D! Z/ f) g
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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% s+ D8 n! c$ J+ y4 @In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for8 I' e5 j3 l o+ p4 p
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the; Q( ^8 V( d! W/ K7 o3 w
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close" Z7 u/ f0 w7 h: G
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
5 }. b5 n- J1 O2 _' n5 _doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
! A6 d0 I2 h" f$ j( h3 nthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
$ \! Z v: C$ aPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
: w- y" |3 S' k6 W8 { Xcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta8 `) Q( i5 {$ M/ C$ D# ~% N4 I$ J
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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5 z! L' i4 W3 I6 GThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
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whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
4 ?2 H% `7 A2 U7 n8 a/ mresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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& F- ]2 `2 M2 S1 W' r3 EGerry Kendal
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6 n( L1 W0 X. J5 h8 V* M; Z9 vGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
! K5 Q7 {5 P: s0 |: CAlberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada( [5 n' p8 b0 b e- y1 l
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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