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All Students:
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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the: h2 L1 X2 H$ w# Y5 e& `/ s" v
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has2 m; D. K8 q. l9 X0 E, P8 p
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation: G% |2 {/ v' }( `
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to4 H4 z4 s" s5 \
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).0 y% x3 X7 S J
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N10 G% O# _/ F! e
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information( A5 _- v/ N, ? Q; Q
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and8 q0 n+ E9 p3 H: y; N0 \8 c
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This4 [& ~0 m+ {7 f7 u
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
6 A$ ?0 E6 b" Ithe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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6 R& Z* X/ |; |/ BIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
" B2 |4 g- b) P* B8 b$ d8 Jyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
( A+ m8 q6 a3 ~8 P5 w4 n0 \0 u; cinfluenza 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) Y3 W0 F1 m+ _' X0 \0 H9 p) }
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.' }& e0 f( X+ U$ u9 i) Y
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
1 o% m' j& A+ U lcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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infection.( d/ n6 l3 l( P/ T) D1 ?% O
9 h7 p8 R: V" _This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help$ L( P; I/ G# f9 o
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!) h% N% j; {$ p8 n. T0 Z' H) E+ O
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. G2 Z/ S5 B5 `) V. j: \2 C, ZGerry Kendal# r0 g7 d: ~/ h" W% [6 {8 P0 Q4 a, m
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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