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All Students:
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% e% D3 k+ y1 p" O r- xAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the0 P4 i. x' S' _3 J$ z& s
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has- o# K0 S D3 Z! S* ~* y3 ]6 }
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation' `. i- | u* |) M/ W& W
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to/ s- {; M, V) ^
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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1 j4 p4 w+ J$ [! E5 p5 xIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
O, \: c* n& I1 \- H; Bwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information/ K/ V# O( Z! e& U$ g* F
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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% S% O9 L' V0 o. RPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
K+ l# Y8 `4 v' w6 u23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
8 |& b" r6 d' |3 jtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in. u. S0 q& s1 [8 u4 S( [
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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9 H. ^- u8 S! v1 J G$ P. HIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
+ d7 h! z K* J1 O( S% A. y$ F7 wyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
9 Q+ ~& ]& z9 Winfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close; R, [( C' }1 a& a
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and* p, x) z$ ~' R \- m4 @
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and8 c1 n- T( n- s, l( p2 S
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
% i" _2 x) B+ X. f2 R6 \Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your7 u4 E/ F5 _( e$ F
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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infection.
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help1 i0 `: t; m. M5 x
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
1 v) o! l; A5 Z; @% ^' Hwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices5 R$ ]% n- B; p0 k% j) Y
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!1 [/ Z. O& v) r6 Q/ J3 m5 S
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Gerry Kendal3 d' }5 Z, Y( |7 m
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of9 u+ v$ f7 F3 q: v' z; g
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada9 H8 `/ a* W0 G- y, Y
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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