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8 M5 k2 A& l( D& ]: O! @As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the3 i9 W& o- k# N, a+ e
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
7 I9 Z( ]8 W4 c; Dapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation& ~( l& D' C2 o* s2 z% l
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
3 I; g+ c! b, P+ vInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
5 ]+ N' T1 J7 s0 t/ U8 v- Owebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
. J; z7 r4 K7 ?5 n: Aavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should- V L3 q, x8 t; C; p6 U- H
do in the event that you find yourself ill.) E; f3 `1 k2 T$ U$ o
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and; i% k/ P) s n) A8 M( v! ^
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This- i4 {& h$ E* A8 P! r% d2 f
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in( x1 o$ P4 o/ n3 ?/ e
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.6 s; W; Q9 V2 o" R4 Y2 q
# c* {9 T* l1 T8 T# k8 tIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
3 p! [6 `3 J8 A3 A, Z& yyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
5 D% d: |+ J/ |1 j( J* l3 @0 Tinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
1 S9 j' {0 Q4 b* _: n# ocontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
* R1 @) z1 h+ s f" C @" Idoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
, q. J* |' T7 tthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
; ?+ S8 H6 k, ~! aPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your p: |1 s# `& `6 g. B5 U) _: Y% X
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta! S% d- T# R9 ?8 ~
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of( p/ {% R6 [0 ~2 o
infection.5 H" i: m$ Y9 s; ^3 C! ^) H+ F3 ^0 J
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help! R! P6 L( Z, Y3 v/ b
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a7 m% Q) B3 A8 z- x* B x
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices5 a' h8 O4 p! Q% {+ |6 v5 S1 o
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!# d" R c R( W! w1 d: O; ^
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Gerry Kendal) w/ c# \" c+ |5 m
# U: `7 ~* j0 q* P3 [2 gGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
3 K% M/ N6 ~ q$ [8 v( rAlberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
( I2 w5 x8 x8 q( c7 d201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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