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7 @4 y+ N8 o6 J7 {% V" u/ V* AAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation+ W3 l* N# E0 D9 {3 ?" X
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
% G0 ]$ a8 X K* u' V7 k& \Influenza Like Illness (ILI).& F3 r" ]. }4 V1 f* P2 |6 n
/ N0 M. p$ X8 c/ u) ]It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1, ]' [3 O, D; M# [) Y: U
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information2 d1 p- i# P2 E. K: ^
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and; `/ A- P) A+ A4 @) ?
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This) A, p6 l4 g; X+ O3 C& ]
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in; Q% o1 _8 ^+ k: g. ]! R
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.3 `7 R' y- h; f- b! G" l( i
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
, B; ^' V6 _# y% m* S7 ]your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
* X9 g/ K* ^' f- V8 ainfluenza 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
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Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
# j# m. A. g" t7 p5 U7 Xcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
; m% d! {- I8 Q, yHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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+ j) L) Q: I' wThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help. P, v/ Y f7 q* Y+ D8 V w' E( j
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a o, o# B6 Y/ B- s6 M: [; r
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
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: X1 g( B# V1 n( S( e4 \+ BGerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172# [" B$ @8 @5 D8 R" e7 u& X
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