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8 W) h5 X7 r$ e4 U( lAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the5 Y Q5 P% X7 c; E' }" M
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
/ r+ A+ h+ h' S! }approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation' V, S) y/ W( O/ P5 ^+ P$ e" T
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
& @# u' m* Q8 G4 l; i* EInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).9 K U" K8 D; B+ [9 K% c
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
. U7 i, X" r7 O! e- j7 ]0 I' swebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
- C: y8 @0 j/ v. g$ ]available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
1 ~( X% X( m9 x( X8 |& Qdo in the event that you find yourself ill.
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
2 g- r) q+ a: Q23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This4 M2 k/ w) w6 J) t, c- a" _4 C5 ?
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in1 f9 j! O# z6 t* G0 v W! Y
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.% m$ s) e. }1 q8 z5 [
7 z+ N8 j5 {$ ^/ HIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for9 h$ g$ Q7 v7 M
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
7 e }, a r) T6 b5 c- j6 b1 einfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
) Y) E$ ]7 b9 A5 scontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
8 K+ o+ O2 C6 Z7 zdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and. U0 M3 S% F" B" J0 N' ? d E$ I
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth., }$ n9 f q& |8 B8 G
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your% [- I: w5 H) ~; d. x, v: J7 ?. q: ~
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta; O8 c( Y# e+ w" C! T. p/ ^
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 help4 r, q$ c+ t) i! n, I/ @& P0 Q+ V: f- f
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a3 g: S6 W3 m5 s' |# Z- h- `
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices6 L4 i0 u4 D3 e6 ^5 M
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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]9 L* T7 Q3 p$ j& C2 tGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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" b/ D0 q1 c* S( c4 ]% e201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172, q. W4 D. K; z3 y& ?" ?
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