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- r4 n7 w- ]; s* D; O2 q/ SAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the u6 x' d- r/ D/ e- I
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
+ \" C7 u& j, u8 V" A6 D% M, _approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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" H! a+ H1 [; J7 T( j% SInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).5 a, v# _/ i0 n' `1 {+ ?
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
9 v9 Y( f, O8 d0 u: x; |7 ?$ Qwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
9 w: O: o+ x& Q* H. K- vavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and7 e7 Y/ k) C- m% j! n/ T9 a
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
9 q8 n6 i( `1 d2 \3 `7 }! ltemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
K- G/ k$ I3 V* j, S5 q6 F, Ythe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for9 P/ o# X# |# C0 S. n: f
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the$ u g1 a! z- k) t
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
5 u4 ?" h) Q0 c5 D& Y# mcontact. 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.' I% V4 X# ~9 m1 s, R
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your' o. }- ` C' H- |" s) `
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
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% v3 z/ u- b6 z, w( E. iThis 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 practices7 s7 D8 ] \0 f& V& Y; m8 w
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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0 ]) c6 j& C c9 A/ {Gerry Kendal
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4 L% W5 A0 M6 d) JGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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" T4 N5 w6 l8 p$ l h1 L4 i201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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