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All Students:
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7 Y' B6 h9 o" g Y) \As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the+ Q+ n" E2 H( ]4 }0 R7 S" J
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
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(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to/ M I; v/ f1 `
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).4 L' l% f( I5 d2 Q* G: a
2 n: j2 a% a& O2 t: xIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
6 t: s* V/ E z2 }0 C8 R5 xwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
]9 u* j8 \+ `) A* P8 x+ X$ Q; pavailable, 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* C" J: K2 H9 V* p& D; ?) N' S
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
$ ]% ?! I% P2 T$ }9 Ctemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
9 c3 K# n7 {) c3 Z* Othe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms./ _- E6 y/ a. s+ V8 T2 Z
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for. r; G- i: ^. j1 m3 w
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
0 G4 \2 }# E" qinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close4 Y+ ~! j1 G7 j! E
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and% ]5 A' s! c. E4 D
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
& ^" y$ ^/ G5 p2 pthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth." L, K ]; w, k: q5 E: t7 L
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
2 F1 ?5 L. R% L3 wcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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This 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
/ U' r$ S) A4 [. m' Tresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year! {. | H$ C; E- ~ G! h- @( a3 E. Z
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Gerry Kendal. n* d! ]5 N+ G1 C) j: E3 D
( F3 n5 F6 f( eGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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