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! Q1 l! z% z+ ^) J( n8 K" cAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the. M3 Z& r. B/ i& a
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
+ y; R' D t- H2 oapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation v# n% m5 q2 p+ T* U
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
) H$ G) _5 }4 t2 J) FInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N15 F' h. Y& Z3 J8 M a9 T: w
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information. Z) G2 D/ U/ n( L
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should8 _; ^' b ~2 e8 C! H( n% ], G* u, @. m
do in the event that you find yourself ill.. j6 R6 F; G& @' l
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
$ t) U0 t7 c1 J23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This9 `, O: T: q, I6 R5 d$ L+ i
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in* c6 y' c. ~6 m% r2 l' L* O
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.3 w" H# f, _% q! S% B
% V0 P% T0 U: UIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for) K3 T& {0 H( L+ @
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
% |. w: F3 J/ Q) M6 linfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
0 P3 S1 d7 ?& d' q0 B+ Q, Q* C7 n: Ccontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
/ z+ {' d" G% T6 k) a) qdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
9 G9 G, @, ]$ b1 d& C% Z$ Q% ethen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.0 ~( K" c- l# A9 d* {
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your6 o8 ?# M0 e- {. O# J2 y
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
b9 t3 ]2 Y" c3 {) p- n. ~: g" p) _' \Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
0 }/ M6 C: W- `/ \, D! binfection.5 }8 ?) D/ _' e8 Y3 v4 S
- K. M- W; {& Z& D+ h9 lThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help8 n+ I* E. S1 U$ s& ^
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a6 S4 f. ]9 y9 L6 S7 [& a6 R
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
0 G) y, i+ F. A" w# n2 Q# q% Sresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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. ~ Z% M. u- g+ B2 y5 e) H! aGerry Kendal
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- f7 H4 v7 ~0 t3 \Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of9 |/ y/ \- e9 Z! o! X
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada3 N5 v3 u9 M% r$ p
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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