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All Students:
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( U* Y0 w3 |9 y/ L! ?As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the4 c% D9 x& H& w* z" T D" L
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has8 J/ Q* y2 s/ V1 e3 d3 G9 Q1 |! z
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation0 c& Z) A9 J8 g, z
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to. q/ |: _; ]+ h# D4 o
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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( X. E. [! H& G9 `It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
: r, B) `/ w7 B2 K; V7 D& V7 pwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
2 ~' l+ f0 ]2 h; Eavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should: c) w( \7 p" T1 [1 Y
do in the event that you find yourself ill.+ V9 |$ i0 s, e) Q3 g ^
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and4 r* D1 V, p# k
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
/ i/ z2 A6 d- ~: X# Utemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
. ~; y) T9 I+ F9 K/ I# hthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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& L( Z: d8 @% Q& z/ ~# rIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
& ?1 o/ m4 b% W+ c ]6 A/ Vyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
1 A( m" |1 M$ ?3 F% ~$ A8 yinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close. K2 Q" A( b- K4 k1 H, _
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and" G6 ?* d+ C: D8 m W
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
# l! P. d! `5 \9 T- d9 d, t+ L# fthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
2 q" |2 {4 X0 \0 P, Y( RPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
/ {3 c( i; w8 z# Z' Mcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta- e) R! H6 w/ B" P5 o
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of) u, i! c7 E- g( w/ B7 i
infection.
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help' a2 v& a& r) t% X* W, W$ L9 y
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a! W* g+ b* u/ h5 i2 R/ r
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
2 \; v# m+ _% Q2 Y- Rresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!8 |' A/ I6 _4 W& k4 ?5 `9 r
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Gerry Kendal6 q# X8 u L$ v0 V$ P& u
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of6 V. M5 P1 D& w: W: P
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
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