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All Students:
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8 _- {2 j) ?0 T5 x) ^As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the/ p2 f/ K$ |4 V
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has$ X; D+ d% z) r- I' o8 f/ u0 \
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation4 q5 G0 T, n! p0 }7 Q j$ M; Q& g0 E
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to; I6 Q5 U) ` A' _6 R/ S7 s! {
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N14 [9 C, x: b6 |/ g8 X- _9 l
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
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do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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$ O- p) ~: j ]5 sPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and, A$ L& ~% x: B, ]
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This$ ?( Q$ V2 x K- y4 r9 z
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in9 e- Y4 O, \. r" ~7 ?7 k7 Q5 j
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.+ p1 w1 B+ T/ P! u; Y' f
+ }- u9 K# X& B7 p1 { |. k0 `In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
* n" j$ L; V' h" D6 Syour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
$ u5 X7 P2 u! j" e! v. X' Iinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.# p$ Q8 Q/ a9 F; [8 o$ G6 a
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
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Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
7 G( v$ C6 }7 Rprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!# q" h7 _1 `: l, N6 ^1 o2 L( ]
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Gerry Kendal7 s+ V( G9 x+ S5 e
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of k8 ^ u( T2 d* Y
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada4 H8 o( u# V$ n5 `/ s
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172& Q1 ~& C& P& N( w- m- Y) B
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