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All Students:
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+ l& h( T9 a8 j7 d# GAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the/ C9 u8 u7 ^/ m) \* t/ q4 j
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
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(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to7 k9 t* r* f+ G3 j/ u S. f0 |
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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' [+ {7 a' Y/ T% m0 SIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N19 K7 W% @5 B1 _: |- q: I* p' h
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information7 a2 \' F$ a' v; \. {$ F3 s
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should' {* O% J L- n
do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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. w3 Z' `( ^0 f, p% u" hPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and+ @' Y: C1 n2 F% u( O, k( L9 ?
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
0 T' P9 { Q1 A1 E; g+ i( stemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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# D9 G' C( X$ x, F7 v, fIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for+ D5 f) \4 |* |7 ~6 R
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
4 H: V/ P6 y8 J2 o3 ] T3 zinfluenza 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
# c, D" u5 t5 p2 Nthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
% q5 d; I' s0 ^( UPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
& a. T: V. }( ]$ bcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta4 \0 a. ?! k! j/ j* B: q+ M
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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( z% S6 Y* E2 `+ wThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
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whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
4 U; o. Z8 F7 c8 b1 Hresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!3 M: }, ^; a, U. v0 s% p1 O
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% ^2 T% [) C; k8 i; m: pGerry Kendal# T# K! K' U1 b4 c
1 E9 ^0 K+ o8 @ l) z: Q% q( `1 aGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of9 p7 ^, w4 K3 {' i1 s; R
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
" l4 [( F# A9 m, |) }4 p4 f- T201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.71728 W' S/ F7 G0 P/ ^5 n
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