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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation+ o" |1 Y k" l" ?0 G* @2 {7 {/ y
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to7 T, t/ r1 N& N
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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+ N/ u, o) R6 O, m$ PIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1! C9 Z. v5 s) h- @8 s
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
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do in the event that you find yourself ill.# N; u- U$ c" _- u
6 r" ^" X W c% c+ EPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and/ J+ w# E5 t& ^% J* Q3 C
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
3 P' g/ z! L8 G$ _) J% |0 Mtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in# a3 y8 G- C9 I' v
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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7 c, Q( u( Y& S* B, t# O7 WIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
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influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close. j1 [4 @! R2 t# |
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
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2 _# ~; w. o8 h- ePracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your5 ^6 g" p2 z- n( j. t, m
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help" z6 P1 S3 p( V; _( f$ m. Z! [2 P6 u
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
; Q$ J7 N4 a4 z* M$ i9 zwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
6 H G6 o" i4 p5 i! @resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!% I" R9 _1 [$ x) G
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$ L( g* b2 l6 `0 H ?$ I; Y vGerry Kendal+ _: t1 H5 K! X3 b
' Z) Q& S; b, R: Q5 VGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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+ R9 B+ ^) R! K6 l8 F7 e4 M& t' R201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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