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All Students:
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As 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).0 d. U6 w$ z. r: N# x4 y
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N14 S0 t8 k3 T& A- c; a
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
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' L+ U2 N3 s4 f2 z7 T8 |6 g3 mPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and5 w% z1 ^ I+ b2 X
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This- [- f2 |- [* G" I3 T; a7 d; W
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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K# H/ I* P$ {" ?- H4 g# C5 LIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
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influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and7 l, H% U+ S4 |
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
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infection.
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?9 B$ e" {5 Y, ^, y% Q. }' cThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help4 Y, n$ O% ~1 E
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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Gerry Kendal* ~$ j; E. L0 F0 E
" Z" `: B, m2 I. ^, E" K# a& E7 `Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of ?# a2 x" C' E2 |! b8 _) e8 h
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada6 {- z/ Q4 m1 K
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.71729 C- G8 ]6 L5 f9 @# ~4 Z/ A
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