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/ C( ?6 M' D( T( }+ E& y* kAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the/ H! `8 b1 {% S5 \7 Z
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has! G2 F. q1 j" ^/ c* T3 L
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation/ Q$ n* W1 ^3 y
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to, b1 ^; k6 h+ A" b( ]
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).1 w! h! k" `7 O& t0 ^
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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' Q1 }* c* b- l6 f+ T* i4 A; C! i* iPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
0 |$ I& B, H# X# f( N23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This$ {- `* Y% a+ v9 K7 l+ ?
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
6 ]$ S: l/ J) qyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
: d, @) m" k" e! v; vinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close% H9 B( M4 Q, l8 n
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
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3 ?# h3 w. {1 Z p& G: Lthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
6 b6 U8 x t; Q, ]Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
6 ^. d3 {& o3 A# acough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta, B3 o' ?$ ^7 a8 c& y/ ^2 h+ U' u' \
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of, r+ K; [9 @: e, A0 |7 E! E1 _
infection.5 c9 D5 ]) l7 B- h6 P1 g
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
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) _/ O z" g* _/ n- G, x1 Jwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
5 P3 |* ^& q! xresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!, h* a: l* h7 D3 y" I3 n, r
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" a& z5 [+ U5 zGerry Kendal
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/ f1 v, G) y# L% GGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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. i) H$ l+ D7 G Y5 z" r& Y201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.71723 x9 C2 L( G2 E4 X; z$ S
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