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" k+ V' Z/ |+ P( ^4 D$ j' JAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
7 a5 X! A8 b, h; V+ r3 G( ccommunity, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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' T: `& W/ ^0 N6 X% tIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1# t3 L& z" O! [" L7 l4 x
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information3 h; r5 m$ w, e0 V1 n `9 B/ x. B
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should/ c4 R3 N" Q4 Y" E5 N ~
do in the event that you find yourself ill.- N8 c* A, n e. c. |
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
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temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in8 d& B* N5 G. m% E( o% k+ Z9 N
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for" d9 G, y5 g# U" O9 a# q5 n
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
3 B% h+ b9 j B/ u0 }) b( @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
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Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your) O+ y5 @9 D6 A
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help6 V7 ^0 q: ^- r! z* G
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a3 H8 A: M; A* X, F( t, w' ?
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices- z* ]/ a, v3 g( o6 P
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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2 l! l* _6 h+ x8 i7 XGerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of& a0 G5 D- j) [' \) ]
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada5 u! ]( p M' r' ], i, C0 h
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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