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All Students:
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+ E$ T) \9 m- ^9 _- c3 UAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the* L& a# Z3 M7 e( N, v
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has4 m, m+ T8 E7 A% S3 G Y* Y. G6 [
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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3 N( @' C' Q+ ]. ^+ v4 Q( s, mIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1. f1 P U0 G; z0 F: i5 z6 e
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information0 j3 t: g! l3 v7 v. U
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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3 S1 P. t! J3 [Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and" Q6 I- g/ y6 v3 m( u
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This b; ]/ Y% \# G3 n/ ~ E# {0 P
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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' |# X; l4 ]& X6 TIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
" ^3 s! p9 {4 V8 S/ G8 m: ?* Ryour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the. H( X0 |1 k& L! x9 w3 l! c6 M* n4 V
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and" G) p5 T* J- s2 I) M
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
8 h" K- f }' d, z! I7 H& cPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your& ^! f# U Y+ ]2 \. c* _
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
* x+ N% o# D5 O2 l) OHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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/ c, c/ ~+ d: | f4 jThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help! X2 R5 V5 u' F- ~
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
4 x. d% W* k5 a* a. H1 Ewhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
8 \. F( a- U. t" |resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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3 Q. U2 z. k# L* Z! ]/ s% |- cGerry 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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