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2 j& P' y9 Z. e7 HAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation. M2 w. e) `) b
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to! H& {& X ?$ t1 k0 `# d$ y
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1+ ]2 D; h* e/ z7 I/ {
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information; e6 C) Q% x% u
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should) t- Q% Z9 D5 }- Y+ R' X7 ^
do in the event that you find yourself ill.& ~4 i# o/ M3 w2 T2 x
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
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temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in# ]7 w, b9 J. l! R3 \7 L! y" ~1 |
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms./ G: z; l" W0 s% ?7 N
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for$ p4 Z& S: d, X; [2 O& o9 n$ d- l
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the' N b, T1 V- ?0 d; _2 f+ E
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close, ^8 H" C/ M# x" }4 n |( g; ~
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
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then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
" C6 U8 f! k( I) C, W( R) v0 u6 QPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your& O& c7 L1 A& F/ i( s
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta& a/ p9 k" y; {4 c1 ?
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 help
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whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
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o4 M% V i, c2 ^Gerry Kendal9 T* b# _& I! m N
/ S" v; y' o& ?0 A' Z* ^; T6 iGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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9 j; }0 u1 l5 {/ N201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172/ d: o% G- a9 C6 j* L7 D5 y
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