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All Students:, G. O' ^. M* C
9 n- i7 }+ R: d4 E" N cAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the/ B9 t) J- ]9 |+ L; v0 N
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has# o! @. s. K* C/ I
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation6 [ u& ~" v0 t% H; j
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to( d: J3 X- X5 F
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
3 ], Z1 B7 h- {3 ^: t" l$ p2 ?website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
1 t$ q, }6 M3 Zavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should; Q/ ?2 T% { p% M* g
do in the event that you find yourself ill.5 H6 z4 z h. Q( \( V0 ~- W
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and5 V) R+ p7 x; ~# Y7 d4 k
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
. `7 S$ U3 A8 stemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
4 w5 |' \# `, v: m; V3 @the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.$ P# U) B1 A8 V3 W' }
4 t3 `6 o. l0 I$ q. g Z3 SIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for4 L! _; W O7 U
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the" [6 T, m. S1 j/ e) m5 B% Z5 b2 i8 Y
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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4 N, d& d E4 b0 ddoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
# T ?) m2 e6 bthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.& s; r5 s: Q0 w9 c
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your6 @/ |" y7 d# g
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta, B# T+ _4 P0 y5 R' ]- ?2 s4 D$ ]
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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" w$ c6 z+ C+ m5 E, p' l$ k6 ?This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help5 Y7 V7 `& N! z) J1 }# ]
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
: S: Y5 G2 F: Xwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices$ u& }& F! L0 H# t" o$ ]0 X7 z
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!( `; `, i$ A0 H* S* x- d
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* O: X1 }; |0 j4 c7 Q- D- ZGerry Kendal! Q, `; J# T" c: X( O
: ~5 Z- S7 W! MGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
2 p8 H' w: s3 s ^9 \Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada' p& s% B& M u9 N1 G
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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