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% g) n3 v3 _) SAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
S7 S; O* s( G* ?community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has! j1 i: O8 `0 W) r
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation$ ^3 _7 i e1 q3 z
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to: S7 u$ G9 L- s! ]4 H5 t8 i
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).: z! R& [% Y* b7 f& G/ D
[9 s' L" u2 X/ j. BIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
: m6 @, r0 a, ]website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
1 \# ^. [' Q+ u3 q( ~- A0 Yavailable, 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
( S, \( z$ i o8 |7 d23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
2 g4 L; p0 v8 t# ^/ f. O) ?5 Htemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
1 r0 h0 `( [, h0 e9 _the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.5 M b/ T) M5 l; u: q& p
6 }# `: {+ ], [2 A' b8 C9 NIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for7 s8 {9 U$ ?6 i( _3 J9 d9 B' K
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
$ i; Z; q! [5 Qinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close! g& m% r' b. [" G* b2 l
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
/ i& C0 W. g5 Jdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
3 T: Z F3 _- xthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.- \0 o8 J0 s. _5 W/ ?6 B
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your$ n, V7 K9 S+ c% q& \3 |
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
7 \1 m- q/ S/ k c& {' Q% XHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of ~1 v9 a0 `1 l5 f1 Z' o: y
infection.
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( R4 U# n1 ?+ [. PThis 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& I# C5 X+ e, V1 v1 o
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!" i. g& A5 _8 L& B
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Gerry Kendal" h; `" T; x M
& y* h3 t. K, B" g5 pGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of+ _* C4 T! p- R
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
4 O5 p3 V3 S) ~201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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