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8 S0 X) f. w2 R" ?9 _As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).' M/ z. L/ f, w% n
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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1 s' a. N( _. G# gPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
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temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in5 ^. J8 I8 o* U# H8 I! w
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.4 c3 v2 f$ n r, e
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for1 r) X" S; b7 f7 l8 P1 ~
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the* v4 R. D: t8 W! |* E
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close2 a! Q) {* p$ U# |2 ~% D% \* l
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and. T4 t: q6 {9 c; j8 Z# l) N7 w
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and2 x' r/ J: o* [
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
- K( c8 B0 w8 t/ c7 SPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
2 c4 R2 B/ `" jcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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infection. i- O5 z' @& R% p0 T
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protect the health of students and the larger university community as a8 u0 M2 J' s. C& q) _3 r) b: g
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices q( y n( t0 z4 B" N/ s
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal. o4 B9 q" n* L% H. R" p4 A
( k2 r6 j ~2 |8 v- U& _) mGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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