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All Students:
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+ ^- ~; T8 m2 [+ JAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the4 N1 u. t: x2 J$ P0 e$ f+ A3 d
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
, _6 B: M3 n' X8 W# Q# e+ D# \8 N) ?approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI). o& R7 o) H0 } J# N0 o, @3 h
4 G' O9 S* {. i! ]5 YIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1, M! i) q9 k8 N9 w
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
7 X2 a% p6 n2 x/ i, A+ Davailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should6 T0 i- R; ?8 Y, B- z
do in the event that you find yourself ill.6 z: p* H$ }2 C6 u) h: l
* X3 n# _, y4 W9 n: C. A- z nPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
( E' V' {. i# t8 u/ {# r23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
( g8 s% w! [. }0 y% utemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in0 r2 E3 P5 e' s- e7 ?
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.- y7 Q# k" h6 `- K
! s: I$ M2 Y2 r4 o8 {/ w! mIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for, J/ l1 p, j% Z% } `1 h
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the5 x$ b0 L2 h5 v) C2 V
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 and
' H7 b/ Y+ Q! Hthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
0 q% P/ f8 u( M8 s+ X3 a9 @& [Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your0 W: ?6 U5 o q* l0 I
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
^& C6 _0 r4 s8 J: qHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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5 @9 _) U( q$ w; ^This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
' u3 L" v8 I! jprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
# \1 u9 Q3 E v# Mwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices, Q) \4 o9 `) A( z' _6 Y2 @& G
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year! N) i) R* T. ?, T6 _
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8 J4 S5 \0 c, L7 u9 GGerry Kendal
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3 t* m9 M, t/ u5 f* B7 {6 BGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
1 g4 }' _" {. V6 ~" |Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
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