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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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$ H" U" b- ]1 e2 w# `& UInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1 |6 f# y$ d/ o' ~) r
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
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do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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) ?0 e# g6 ?2 H) b8 OPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
" W% H8 A1 U8 _4 @) y23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
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the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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0 c1 W( C% s7 J; ?: O2 [" gIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for9 h) M5 b8 J A# S7 f5 C( O
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
5 [$ S1 r3 \: }2 }7 [influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close/ j9 n8 ^; B2 V! X
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and* \& G8 y. E7 G2 `) f* \
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
: E# s( K) H8 t" Z; O! othen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
; L1 V& Y* P3 GPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
( D! F! x+ @% f$ [cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help P" l& ~# Y8 A7 B7 A9 ]. }# z
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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) m8 e5 Z3 l5 L; n2 l `' Y$ Y) [Gerry Kendal; O7 t" K+ F$ }) a b
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of0 O4 H/ L" o2 h m
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada7 p1 s! y8 I9 h2 P% @& h
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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