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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the1 V! |& ` b; @) E1 P* F+ u: r
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has. z+ t. p1 W: v+ i. {
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation/ B' N$ \7 E# G3 R
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to" j; l; ]9 B9 b3 V1 ~
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).0 @ P9 Z: ]3 W
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N16 J. ] C7 N; [4 W, Q" H0 \2 x! s: @
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
9 R: }$ Q, c7 v4 aavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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3 j! @" t* }; n9 y( dPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
! M! r3 t; I3 S8 z0 n, X23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
/ @6 ?' I- T! J( o+ \/ Utemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in" k/ b, C% \" b Z3 r( v5 C
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.4 W* f7 v! R/ a3 m
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for/ r; X6 F6 n" S6 `1 D
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the' T5 l6 A% q0 M# d, t
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close% \2 ~7 M; f/ D2 u f* M! D
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and0 m. h2 h2 _! H- p3 I' [ F8 G7 G; E
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
0 f* {$ o# C8 L; u: s0 g9 jthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.$ p. C: p ~$ ^/ z) J; q
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
& L: f( ?' Y1 w0 ^* f3 V4 G8 Vcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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infection.1 U. A3 v2 I+ \( A9 T" a5 x
- {( L2 F3 U N) T1 F: N' vThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
: g9 E1 H/ b/ W9 \* s8 |. X- |2 {! uprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
5 e3 ~+ l9 p, z/ zwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
( U2 J1 H$ ^" @; cresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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2 t7 B! r+ ]: f% k2 z0 O201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172$ K; K1 Z, Q9 I
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