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All Students:
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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation- l2 k5 b: n, o/ U2 q& M
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
& H3 C7 F' \1 j) fInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).+ ?6 @4 |1 o6 U ~1 X
' G6 U3 K( F ~& t6 kIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N13 J) u m; A! P* z f4 R
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information8 `2 \4 H& z) m+ L; \! q
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should g2 Q: K6 [4 G5 _
do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and1 C. n& a+ `( M
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This7 w3 J) J+ \) j: G( B( E
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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5 a' n) i4 C+ RIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for+ ~+ Q5 w* i+ T+ Z! K3 H* |3 H
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
' r' \0 L; ~. x! Y3 A$ i% Zinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close- x5 b- s8 i9 U
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.( D7 Y9 ?# [! g6 f- B, p
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your& ]: ^3 E2 h7 t
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta9 p" S3 p r9 x4 n T' O# _
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+ \. I* r% w( u( O$ j$ k
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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w6 l5 A# W$ A# Y j s, m; c# j# ZGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of4 h& ?: h- w" `) g, q5 @. y
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
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