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All Students:
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0 R4 p2 _9 f5 n$ G" T, }4 NAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation; _ s+ S, }; b% j" A% G( V
(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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do in the event that you find yourself ill./ D! J0 X( D; f E# g& q' k
7 c: C$ X$ A7 z: DPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and i% v$ b7 u" L! P9 ^) |
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
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the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms., B$ ^5 x: L. I
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
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, j5 _0 y, I# O. f; p. H, }influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close) p( r- j4 f1 M# h, n7 i
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
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then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.3 `1 u! V" n8 U3 w
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your# Y$ x! Z8 F1 ~" h" N' w+ j
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta* l; m$ c/ m3 H' k
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of% B! A$ V" K; E6 Z Q' E6 W
infection.
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) g4 T, Z1 P" |. w3 z* V& ^5 _6 wThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
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whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
5 G4 ~+ u1 g7 C& I( G5 ^. Tresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!( B2 O8 V2 Z k A& |
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1 m: `8 E( \5 F6 U# \$ n. QGerry Kendal' r6 X, D% ~* j7 P9 t
0 e; o0 Y- L8 Q2 d; }! qGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
/ u8 a. I6 r ~4 u9 [Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
) G# l2 K) z4 r; X8 [201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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