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All Students:
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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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4 I* K, E. S4 i( RInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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& [/ D1 t* l4 ~! D H; `It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should: K, Z( Y8 W$ m5 ^ ^ t {
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
, D* P0 K: T+ V, p; N0 K& f6 N! w23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
. g: q/ A& m' t/ j etemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
. [* T7 i/ Y! F& C% {the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.: a- I- q$ I6 I4 F8 d
/ \$ ~5 v9 o5 gIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for/ Y) {4 E3 ~# M% Z
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the4 z1 j' V, _1 p, ~( f1 V! E4 q
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and" O# B& u3 O! O+ e, g
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
; i% _% S0 V* n# u$ k/ wPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your) h1 p& ^- D3 b
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta4 {4 ?2 [4 H/ _1 f* G' w8 D
Health 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. c6 e9 `( r1 k: g4 ?
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a- i$ Z+ s# ^, m- x8 J7 {
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
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0 R# v1 @9 }( q1 E5 [8 aGerry Kendal4 Q; F6 i2 q9 @" z) @% h
+ w$ F; j4 M7 ?4 S# yGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.71724 O5 d' _6 c3 k2 i% V
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