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All Students:; \) _' y7 O6 x
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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI)." h; C" c7 R, c w6 i* b
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
7 G' T F+ K, ywebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
/ a7 A( H. f/ n6 F+ i, a4 L {1 ]6 aavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should$ Z Z/ `2 |. V; I
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; o% ^- c* `0 s
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
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the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.+ R* q5 B$ m( O8 e$ G8 H, ]
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for" F' Q1 K6 t, ^, p' n
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the; f2 @$ c5 @! ~8 p
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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$ U9 Y7 r+ M+ x' Bdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
1 h& T1 V. i' S" y- b* ethen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
2 Q, b) t0 X. \, B8 J: Q$ n9 j0 RPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your/ [* |2 i: U4 k- T3 @
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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7 u/ w7 v( T9 a& `4 e) u8 c7 lThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
2 S! @$ g. g0 Oprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
# |" F f' \, {whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
' d) s$ R Y* h3 Yresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!2 H# n3 w; u, }' Z
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# w* d; X: R X* DGerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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