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0 i' ^( a$ l+ v/ Y. S" b* W: CAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the" q$ Z1 S6 D! u# U# n
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has: ^ L% J# n+ b4 u4 I4 t
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation! E( u! X! o% s3 l3 |1 D
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to' B/ Z" B8 }, T- j- k5 f
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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( V( p9 H% v6 uIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
+ J4 C0 N, P, Ewebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
* T8 V% |( x2 w2 tavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should4 y0 Y( n$ S0 X9 Z- s
do in the event that you find yourself ill.- L4 b& f* `" x
7 l4 K5 I' z; y/ h0 OPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
. o' x4 L' R1 v% s23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
- W0 B; Y0 `& K8 ktemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in3 k' b0 T2 d7 b2 ~) h
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
4 V) p9 U' i: w0 ?! _% j, Xyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
2 N) }$ U6 m4 H6 ~; h9 ^+ Finfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
& Y" i e' H4 ~ ?$ Zcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and4 o$ w3 f! h. T: T1 ~. L
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and1 j0 M. ^4 a; X8 k/ o
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
( K, c0 P; f2 D4 hPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your' K# B0 m/ `0 ^9 f& i @
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta- V6 {2 ~' Z) r1 _4 l% D$ d
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of0 K6 E5 [( o( C
infection.8 p3 K/ U! m- e/ i N! N4 h, }
8 S- B5 i7 A6 @' q+ jThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help: @8 e9 I- s1 r( z! O4 p
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!( _+ Y# U9 z0 d- M3 n
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5 @+ q2 v: C8 D& }; G7 tGerry Kendal+ `( T% a; o$ C) s- h+ k% ]) x: E
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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4 |7 V3 H6 i& @; a# b& S- z201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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