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All Students:
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; U6 v; X! n; \2 I( Z7 ~9 @; X, T0 T8 ]As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation3 q: Y h- [" z- d8 t5 x6 V" l
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to8 \/ t( z0 @5 Y$ ~$ w; C
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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/ y9 M. d' } S1 v. ?7 `It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
0 v' k6 F0 }: `* J: r; ?$ Bwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
+ A9 E* J: f. E; b Xavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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F5 p+ B* p# O) I& I2 Z) B3 OPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and" N3 P- b" n5 j* p& v$ r
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
( q! i! R+ u5 Y! a& h' Stemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
+ T$ g; Y8 m+ h- a3 E' ethe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms., U8 T$ n% h9 i
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
2 \( y" [5 ]; d- U( \5 C6 zyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the0 }1 _; J: P% v. K
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
! i6 W# n' ~: P0 A2 Xcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
- E2 N% A* X( A8 F" O) v% b) _doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and7 P- K4 @" H) r. ^
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.) v' O2 p* x" U% K/ W( P7 [* ?
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
* M, ?9 Z3 _+ t1 \* ~; mcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
9 b; r. J) x3 f9 B6 E( ^3 Q) gHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of2 |: i; M& G6 }4 b* ?
infection.. a; N% {$ T0 y2 A
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help/ F! N* E1 S7 ^/ C1 c
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
5 A3 p- ? N; i+ P- A$ Fwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
9 C u( F; C& w" K1 J8 s1 Jresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!: h8 J' U; h0 B% m+ K: |0 V
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3 p( Y8 h2 C; e5 B( LGerry Kendal
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! G( n% C0 O; o u) A; q; z2 OGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
; U1 n8 [, J6 M8 J+ V K7 |1 SAlberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
; x8 ]8 Z( {. v0 C201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.71721 i4 F$ T, y, F2 @" C u, M+ G+ T
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