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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).1 f5 j; F7 m2 J1 a, _% y
; ?& y! Z5 H9 Y4 VIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1+ D$ t {7 h) {
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
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do in the event that you find yourself ill.4 a; ?9 W% _# q" a: C3 p
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and% T/ q# Q ]$ Y. Z
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
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the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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3 M& k1 Q0 t: T, y2 I; }: q" aIn 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
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doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
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cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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infection.1 i+ {- H0 C" J" L+ a
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whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices) h4 B; {3 ` h5 n+ U3 b/ f
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!: U, L- E7 g/ t2 z7 r' K1 I* |! Z
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# y3 T1 \0 R& r7 c$ Q2 aGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of2 ]+ p5 }0 C7 [3 W, W) ]0 W
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada# P' {1 q x" h1 \
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172/ {6 ~. Q# Y" h
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