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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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& W% n; F' S9 r9 _It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1 ]7 z! Z2 b4 d2 K/ N1 J
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information7 e4 D6 |, D5 `) G/ }4 x
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should/ [$ g, R2 j2 d% Z3 V# r6 l$ M
do in the event that you find yourself ill.- i0 ~/ g. }! f7 N) R. z8 a g9 E
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and* Z3 C J6 o2 Q& N' v7 n7 \, E- }
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
. I8 A# t3 {' ctemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in. D5 [+ H" r) {" c5 \3 T
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.; r' V% p* G2 m
* M! K3 p8 G& q- L8 @7 b( dIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for$ }# p3 S" e& c l! u# e
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
5 {$ y& Z, N" f% f1 [5 z5 Vinfluenza 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
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Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
3 }7 U: ?* X3 A: [5 `cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta& q9 r% c9 `9 \. a
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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3 A3 G* L+ ^* t; w* }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) [6 g6 K+ ]0 }! L0 `' w
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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* D! ?' T+ {8 g* v; e7 bGerry Kendal. T7 m& |% ?& ~4 q. t, x0 E1 h
; L! l% q( m1 t% `/ }" i( BGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172* `' u% Q5 a$ m8 w( i6 L
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