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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the ]9 A3 f. V* {- ^" j# X/ {
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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$ n" W. H( c# ]5 M+ t hIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N16 A! s, O: g! B6 f
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information; y" J! b7 S) q* R0 R$ }: h1 T
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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: Z& p- A5 `" Q* OPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and) V/ |0 k: d) b; J
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This1 u1 y1 J/ N3 f+ @* q) B/ j* }
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for) ~( B5 H- v& k/ }+ x% x$ f
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the! K- P7 G' b6 _. [6 M, T# Y4 ]
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close/ Y- ?4 D1 }9 w0 L) \: T0 a: W" V
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
4 x0 x( d0 j7 R- q! A% M! Cdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
5 G3 p# L' g, B$ z5 Ithen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
; g5 f5 B A/ @* f# D% fPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
. G9 w4 g6 E( ]" }0 u5 Tcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta5 j `' J6 G- E9 Y. Y
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help8 Y6 F' d/ S- t4 v% S& s
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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( R& a) y4 ?4 z5 u9 L- c* \Gerry Kendal. `& f( f7 z2 @8 }$ B* ^# c2 x
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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