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- v5 I+ B+ b$ o5 V% j8 bAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the, X5 u) w% n# e! s% e
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
/ E& L; e/ \8 [approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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- {2 F( n! ]( B+ SInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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do in the event that you find yourself ill., U, B% R- |% E0 [( l7 n
2 y* r$ q( }9 tPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and; }7 {: |# g3 F/ @6 _. z1 Q
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This9 G T+ H+ D% X+ C- L, G9 ~. {
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
% H6 {( R) G* K1 W6 |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/ ^5 w$ t, J3 [( h) m/ K8 o- `
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
1 y- n$ y, j+ _) U! Finfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close) o5 D! G9 m0 v9 M. Y$ P
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
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then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.3 x; `5 T6 f* o1 |6 s; h
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
4 h8 i$ y9 E$ M# Q4 o5 f tcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
a, }* Z' g, h9 X" }; THealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help+ J+ q' N& _9 L0 D0 G0 D8 ]; ^
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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Gerry Kendal
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9 w* {9 v9 K/ j; @2 Z: C* ~ dGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
) J6 ?& a1 u1 F. H* ^1 }Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
0 [3 K: y* W9 W6 p8 c+ b8 A- o201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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