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All Students:
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" ~( P# I8 v9 P# z" L1 VAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the& y; A+ r6 S; U
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
J3 J+ a9 Z) x6 S6 A; D0 Kapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation* N0 t9 E2 f4 N t3 n) [
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
4 p0 B! M0 o) g7 CInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).1 B v& v3 @( ?" v2 H
+ m0 m$ |* F# {; x/ zIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N14 n. Y3 x; F+ ]. A
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information# a: k5 y5 [* \1 g' q& y% w0 N
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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/ {- U' E* p! Y% {: G& hPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and8 Y, t& \5 m1 [' H" N( x6 _
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This) p. _! C4 ], k s' e: P
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in p2 `1 n/ E p0 s
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.3 m7 v1 g( c d9 q e. u4 w+ l2 m5 x
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for, v7 e8 p* O; g' H) F" u* t
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
8 S, C$ Q0 E& X$ z+ s' L. h/ Dinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close. h, Y) m l1 k! g! x7 v: `
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
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! G2 f) O. g6 V2 g' ^then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
/ Q, T' T& V9 h9 x( cPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
( g/ J6 c: {/ J: h3 f* G; m- t2 pcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta5 o5 R+ c9 m" U' I% X7 g3 \& ?
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 help! N! x$ l$ l1 `
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a# U9 c/ ^2 |% Q& H
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
7 q: D- z3 n& A7 m/ z1 [- t( _3 @resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172+ M+ c4 Y/ ~" m. } Y
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