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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the5 \, [0 V: ]9 [) ^7 P- |3 g6 c
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has! _. P8 L" _' l2 z7 @
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation8 U* W, a) P, }; j2 v: k5 b0 I& m
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to3 ^, |/ K* n) z |7 A' @( M3 r
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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6 R& V& b% b* aPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and& o6 K* h" W( i8 {8 _
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This7 K$ p* `/ U9 A/ t4 s
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
) {! N/ A9 X/ sthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms." E, @2 E# t. r8 U
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
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influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close7 z0 L/ b6 o+ ]
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and, {+ b. [3 ?3 c
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
/ T; {6 R, e0 X/ ~then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
& k6 n4 B* f: I& ]4 Z! hPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
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1 H; j' s, }. F% BHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of# J W- s+ K& s/ w4 z _
infection.
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
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resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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3 R! {6 U( r: K1 ?Gerry Kendal
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1 F$ S5 J7 @2 M( x: k" V# Y6 KGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172) I6 {; b/ o' \4 m- a
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