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All Students:
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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the4 ~- ?( f% j' K0 g1 ~8 \, p8 P
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 to4 ^* l. O* Y* L2 w% ?
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).! m$ Z. U5 s; x- A4 a$ r/ b0 ]& Y: T
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1; a+ Z' x3 Y9 Y9 d
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information. H" H# C( k! N, H! V
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should* [1 s0 c& c0 [! f: T) G9 \1 g; ]
do in the event that you find yourself ill.% e, |# H t Q( v
* {5 q/ |# B. q4 Y/ TPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and2 N% M' b8 J" i! X# B
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This+ n# [3 L6 V, a
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
$ \: c! |* P8 K, kthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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4 |: L1 z# _8 tIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
" r. ?+ Q1 K# O, }# b) uyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the! W2 y- X5 ?# p# `: X0 N6 k
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close9 F3 \, v$ T6 c: T
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and/ B9 e, `; b5 U3 R C
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and' ?: z" `" a' h! z6 B) R
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
' Y/ E3 e7 K- l9 b" R# MPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
- j! X0 S3 u( Q' ]9 Qcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
9 N, E9 k9 |( n% ?9 @4 xHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
- E+ D6 Y0 f6 u4 Y0 R$ oinfection.
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) H3 i" x! G# \" ?, a8 tThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help# ?+ U$ U0 w2 X: g$ M# d% f! o% N
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a+ Y& k) F% m q, X1 x
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices' t8 q9 _8 O& p- A' \" |: R
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of% ^) b- X' {# v, o( Z# I
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada6 I Q8 {4 Y5 N! @1 r
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172* b/ [; n1 D" a2 E
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