UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:
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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
+ ]- Q, Q+ h  t- T4 g1 m" x(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
. I) j1 |. d0 G+ DInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).

It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
$ w8 p' p: B) g6 K" Y/ V* u' Mavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
3 A. b- h- A% c5 {! X( X# Cthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

( w+ b4 F  j- h& t% b2 pIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
* W# J; P1 z. {& X" v+ f! ninfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
, A. v& P# Q* `3 G3 Pdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
  ?; @; v5 o; kthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
- F" b& B+ R0 t( w$ x: S: SHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!

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6 U7 M# k; o: Q$ h; O6 WGerry Kendal

; B3 A$ p, u1 i/ GGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
" R6 r% \) y: gAlberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
! X; |/ k- T9 t& S+ P* ], S3 I3 U* h: q201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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