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All Students:
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3 `; Y4 J% a. ?/ k# MAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the& K8 Q0 b2 T& L: a) F5 ]
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has. f" a* o# p; l1 t4 u* A
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation0 Y6 A3 m7 \8 C, |5 O! o# D
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
p, z+ G; W" @* e3 xInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1+ _7 ?. w0 W6 q; j1 ?' i
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information5 { Q/ u. A# V7 G. c
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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. O) ^( P) m' JPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and- D. \0 ]! s: D& r
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.) {" p O0 s- u8 D# N$ N
: l9 A% x% w) {6 c! t# D/ N# Z! r+ IIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
2 Z2 X+ M' I9 L# u6 \% \your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
1 H% A4 k6 p# x8 M' hinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
4 X, t+ Y0 D5 Z6 m/ @contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
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$ P$ `- ]% |" T9 s' }1 }then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth. H; v% S- s( M: j7 u
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
* O- E5 D$ F+ ?8 }" W& }cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
/ Z- P! R0 F" p9 MHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help; \7 U# \( G0 w; b
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a. u5 d5 `) ~% ?: u& Q
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
$ v. E$ g+ g. w0 [- Oresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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8 Q9 M$ c$ _) X5 {( jGerry Kendal
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) ?1 e% j+ r2 J- i5 RGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of f1 ~8 H9 d) m# K$ b1 q! C/ O
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada4 r4 @1 v% R6 Q0 S, W" [
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.71724 ` D8 r8 a A, i3 P
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