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All Students:
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9 w$ z+ [& T/ a2 m* p9 B( `As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
) h( `+ I0 H/ n# {community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
+ }/ d$ K( g0 Rapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation, m ~! v2 T/ J N' `
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
# v7 Y3 {' b; B4 j% {Influenza Like Illness (ILI).6 j: P, O8 r$ b. M
6 P) k3 @5 S% b/ F, j. kIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should0 x, w' o" k( S$ f6 _) |
do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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) W4 n/ J k0 T2 M8 W- gPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and3 A( E$ N( D/ r9 i; t( D; y, }
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
/ _6 A0 ]: f+ ^. dtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
- t' a3 X% X. S) ~5 k, B, Rthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.2 p7 C7 I. c: ]
, A6 t/ b$ F/ X" ] [0 GIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
/ S) X- k4 a+ D; r, H3 H) zyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
: b7 M0 l. M6 i8 o; k4 |9 Vinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close/ [& {& K* X6 o+ _( G0 G6 [
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
8 r0 g, S9 W$ i* h# Jdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
. o+ o" W. [: T {8 g0 ~4 A [then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.* v" F" K; r1 Z
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your0 C+ c1 B/ u& N$ N6 j' ?
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta$ |& L: j+ a1 _7 `# J7 {
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of& u2 G: r* I/ h) F: C
infection.
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M- g9 R: e* \* }% K! eThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
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/ P% S: I3 b* z$ q) Vwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices" a1 t# G. M; V1 f
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!. b7 [4 S' d" H1 E1 c2 v" b# z: q
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5 q& n# W5 b+ j, x+ n' b5 AGerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of Y& G5 E. s X6 j$ y$ g' ?
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada' B \- k) q) p0 L
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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