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0 Z0 @% S/ ?) E F% w+ WAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the/ \' _. s% O4 @! |' c# T' b# U
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
" t2 a1 z1 t6 r5 Bapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation" g! x6 [6 n( \/ v [
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to9 d2 q" u& ` _* q8 L
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N14 j# K' }7 |: X+ i
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
, r& E8 D8 o, n2 yavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should4 S% |9 X2 I1 Y8 n2 p7 G- B
do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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+ O& O$ U3 H, M, T% ?2 U, }2 E" gPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
$ m. ~) Z" j- F: r6 \( R$ K2 c) P23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This/ |) `3 C; x+ e. |
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in( Q% k" `$ T- I; T) S
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- ~- m. b% Y f: _0 o7 U) r+ y
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the! [" H5 V& w2 F8 y/ S
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
) U9 D& s7 e+ j% Econtact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
5 A( k) R# u* F K% M# F3 Hdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
) I! P9 N5 O) b$ B( d6 j2 g2 kthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
3 F5 B2 U! c1 kPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
1 w6 L) t# [( J, h- Xcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta6 m0 Q1 `) j9 g9 M$ }
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of; b7 Q/ [+ q& }1 ]6 q' P) h/ m
infection.4 k" y+ [- O- _( K! P
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help, A& r- @8 E& t" E2 N* F. ?
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a3 o( z0 J) Z$ _- d4 q, u
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices: ?) P( X* Z8 [$ U% C! u8 i
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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9 m! ]+ o b& XGerry Kendal
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7 v. U! }8 Z7 T$ r8 ]3 LGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172. e; M0 a$ }6 E; f$ Q
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