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6 J9 v3 |) e1 J$ \As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the$ @1 t E- {& p1 O- X
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
; E: K8 X" x5 S6 Zapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation- K. r& A3 I0 W/ V
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
% _$ b; l7 i. O h, W; N3 jInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).0 \2 S1 u# X4 p: z& n
8 n, I( B+ G0 k) UIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
5 [2 R/ `7 l( C* l9 Rwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information$ f8 e. m H" [+ \
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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# Z! {$ A( L$ HPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and- C( n' z2 p' g0 w3 Q
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This" R" Q! D9 r& o) l# ^
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in/ A+ n- ]8 @! Y Q* I" k3 \
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.' ^& Z+ ~5 k: i E" E {: N
& z/ \# s" I4 L& EIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
' q8 h5 Z7 p9 m2 q/ u$ x6 ?& Nyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
7 l5 O) i/ @" c' Rinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
5 ^! O- W- I1 ]# Ucontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
* J" `* a6 y' {3 y8 Jdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
" b% ?5 ]1 @0 b% o' p9 X- g8 Z) Wthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
2 B# N$ X. ~9 r$ Y+ d& lPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your/ t b/ f1 w7 @) e- E; O4 M
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta( r$ x" C4 c- n, D, t" F
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of# b) w" W+ @$ d, U- k
infection.
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' n2 W7 q1 U+ T3 W* O. H+ V( ^This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help! @& G7 @) A/ S# [9 e5 J& A
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a' Q' S$ A! B! d. O0 Q( Z
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
! ~4 N2 ^ I0 R* X% G( Z7 ]resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!4 w3 e* C8 J7 _. u5 ~) S$ W. W
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, D& i. _( R1 _6 m6 UGerry Kendal
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- W, o7 g _) ]6 I2 F# ^Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
1 @$ N& Y( ?' u, J& _# k0 \0 NAlberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada5 c$ X/ c" C# H+ g1 e2 r1 Q
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172* J" a3 t; d+ S( u) a
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