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% w/ H n9 j9 iAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).; H; N( J- R2 s
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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.
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; E* d) U+ Y6 o7 ^Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and! f/ S0 ~4 k/ A5 ~/ g+ F& t
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
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T S, }6 G" s6 C! E9 f% H. \In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for5 a# J) @) b4 ~& K; b
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the; U) [: I& i* X% H. b4 H% ?1 ]
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close7 v. L' C# i0 _: p( p0 J
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and8 q8 v' p1 e" B* ?
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and, w, p9 F! `$ m+ d( m+ a
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
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cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta/ f) Z$ Z; W( h( Y ]/ c
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of( l: m5 Q1 i; g0 P% ^
infection.
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help0 i! ]/ ^/ `4 {, ^7 o; \
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a" p, k2 X6 x+ q' ~; X' \
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices. E. V% \# @: m# ~: R/ q
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal! t& j" ?1 R, A* o( ]0 |
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of( R/ Q. J3 T9 r N# f. Y
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
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