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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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4 D7 C% h% |, Q3 D( R/ n) e/ @approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
1 B1 A1 O! M: C2 g1 v(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to; s* k" K/ K) B( L3 p) T$ G
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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3 o' U% Q+ w# \4 `5 J* v8 J4 bIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1, E7 ]% m% O* B Y R
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information4 X+ b/ f; y/ Y& [$ H
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should3 P- [$ D- ^; {& U( Q& G& C
do in the event that you find yourself ill.1 F6 s4 T7 [! z- a8 [1 d5 o
/ y9 U( U) n2 M, kPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and' _0 s" V$ `: i1 M+ z0 \
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
6 R' {, a3 ?* t6 a! K: R# mtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
4 U) }2 `. ?& y" Ythe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for; c; i* ]: M5 C& [
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
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contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and" m. \. M0 L$ W
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
. J0 p* l4 A, G8 @then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
7 J# h% x- a6 Q) L HPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
( z0 W4 P* V3 h3 l) v0 ncough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta! {5 F% d7 V" p1 X
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of7 W" R5 `7 U7 L% ^
infection.4 ^6 r2 q4 P3 B0 c5 S; L' g# J
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
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) t, K( B5 v$ K+ xwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices8 C6 ^. g' P% z5 e7 r$ }% v1 v
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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$ S$ o' M }* Q. j M: D; FGerry Kendal
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$ q8 l) ~/ O- m' K$ ?Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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