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All Students:
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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the2 H; o: L: ^$ ~8 U. p. A
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has& \& G' X$ _; Z, K# ~+ C- Q+ i
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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9 H9 e a, G% z. y2 ~9 EIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
# X" J3 H+ {4 M8 M+ b6 C- Vwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
, {' z' G4 s2 wavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
4 a+ e. j/ k8 ?9 l3 c23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
4 N$ \- n: I3 Ctemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in. z3 }" z1 H# V3 p, Z1 Q N
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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( Y( N |0 O; b! H# j( b' h: [In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
/ ^$ f! P) ^3 u9 S2 y+ z4 X: ` Tyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
7 h7 O6 i C" f G0 h) D0 t& Sinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
. d. k. e l* O# r+ r% icontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
& X* h# r6 ^( _+ k0 O7 B; `doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
! k( {7 n# m( e# V/ A: tthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
+ R+ Z z! G) r7 O0 _4 M1 BPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
! [7 R! y+ L2 X [2 v7 O, }cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta+ u' s1 v4 S/ V, t
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of8 C8 y9 W0 a" u! {& n0 l
infection./ H5 L7 a8 t6 p; q, ~8 C/ }/ D
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help* g3 l. ^& t; _
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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, K3 W/ ^; _8 L+ B0 |, n& s% n3 CGerry Kendal
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7 L7 \9 e6 ~: i6 l9 V; k6 HGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.71724 A% i/ e' Q& [( L3 L) G) Y, |
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