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All Students:
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1 [7 u4 K% P0 ^ t" XAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the a, F' a4 n" h
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has9 N5 a1 B; P% f" a, Y! \
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation8 n' }0 f2 F9 s0 R. _3 w
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to7 q9 W5 C3 O( A, ^9 f; n
Influenza Like Illness (ILI)." [" o, J& C# l4 ?7 k* V4 O0 N) J1 p
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1 B0 ^9 v. M4 v; V: `1 Y) t
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information2 J; s% v- W. ]+ f
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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( |8 a! o$ g% S/ J+ {( qPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
/ i* r7 S! K7 r$ V23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This6 x- H$ m1 \, v
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in5 D' b6 J' r+ L7 i+ W
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.3 `7 q6 z3 }3 \, j- S6 n9 U# N
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for! S) [& a- l# {! v: y
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the9 W3 n5 R' d# ]# v l, j
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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: G/ D# Q2 x0 Tdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
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Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
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Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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$ I3 C% }# D/ y! 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
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% b5 ?1 H+ U- O2 C* v& aGerry Kendal; |+ t8 b$ ?. Z! b9 A* C
5 ]2 Z5 ^! s" E5 \1 c! cGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of$ z8 U* T0 l' E
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
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