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3 x( c S1 ]( [6 @5 o0 zAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the4 ^9 s; e9 Q' o5 G& j) U% B
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
7 [: c* h" Y& ?$ ~. \& w; rapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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* e) u, J5 L w( R9 c- ^2 HInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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! g- K" s7 N; M8 | D5 p/ BIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
0 l. U4 e7 L0 f: B' Awebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information/ q# s& z& g7 a1 a
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should, D5 a# N5 y& ]/ G! {/ b
do in the event that you find yourself ill., I& B; A, E/ Q8 m$ Z
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
6 A" m4 g1 v Q) e" l23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This6 N9 L+ i. N6 f9 ~
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
8 _5 F; D3 f+ y* E" `+ \" {# B5 ^the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms." F- o6 z. l Q4 S: |2 P5 r
# C2 R6 L; F- ]9 J7 ?# U: QIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
- A8 Q+ T6 F7 n$ j' ~ I, j; h, gyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
8 x0 x" R1 L" ~influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close& N* a' {& |2 w6 R6 o; M+ a" \
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
. i1 ]& P' m( {" E- wdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and1 G5 s3 n5 e! Y; q) W) ]7 h) c
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
, E/ h, V. l& ]Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
+ h3 z5 @1 p/ k6 w: y2 h5 @cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta% m* U5 o$ q7 c8 b' i
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 help3 T# w6 J- b. E
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a% k# H3 a5 e- ~0 w
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
: ?. X2 @# M4 |9 Q7 ^+ s9 wresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!2 S8 n% [1 E8 x3 N3 K5 S1 [) V" C) W
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Gerry 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
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