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All Students:
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% Z( V' o/ T" Q: o- KAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation# k. H$ [, @+ y ^
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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available, 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
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temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in+ M3 K' A2 K! ]
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.3 q+ V# y, J7 ]! A0 ]& o
7 w) m" r3 R7 d' c0 j6 O1 ~In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
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influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.) I3 J( _% H8 o9 w( s' h* m; U" B
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your# o- m9 t) E% _( H s
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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infection.6 y. t @! g7 s" h# }
+ J: R8 f7 H. |" ^9 ~: GThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help8 s$ a7 `6 s5 }, j6 i
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
. x2 p) ^) z) a1 S# fwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
8 l2 ^5 J2 d2 P% g. aresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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1 Q1 p, i0 V1 O7 C& H% JGerry Kendal
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- m+ a ^/ O3 A9 } f- `; q! IGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of9 V9 Y3 O& w" M1 a. x/ o3 e3 ^1 q
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada: W3 z% |7 @& u4 L+ t, X
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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