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All Students:" O4 Q& E# Z3 p3 E" N! ?0 e' b
2 k( O9 M' ~3 e5 V5 dAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the1 g: J1 R! h' V, ]+ v
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has/ `' v& e0 r9 a0 B( g( p: c
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation% D! ~1 h: e* c3 L6 D
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to6 V F/ J$ ]4 {. A7 |0 A- T4 Y
Influenza Like Illness (ILI)./ \- v( y O- B! H
1 s; B, M1 R9 |3 w- n' m7 @+ F u2 MIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
5 p$ P$ ^ T, D* \6 v. ywebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
. u8 z/ R9 J o- X2 Tavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should, g+ k- X* S. \) s
do in the event that you find yourself ill." n% S% L3 C3 m4 [) S1 r l
& X3 Y) p6 {9 Q+ ~$ m" qPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
/ V6 b4 W) j9 `' d5 n p0 N+ U' E5 r23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
8 G9 i+ p6 k+ s3 j5 S+ o3 Vtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
/ U7 d5 N* ^, A9 {- s# e* ?the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.9 `. x6 z( X& R. h3 `5 e' i+ f
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for* b. ~. _1 a- R+ ^. T- Q: Z
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
- I. n7 s+ i% n3 h3 uinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
: X! L. A! R* K7 S3 K1 x7 o8 F) a8 q: dcontact. 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.' y9 O/ t2 j7 v; H$ [
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your: z+ y4 d& u# l# w9 M
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
6 }( S! G: o9 u) GHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of- j4 {- H$ U+ H/ p5 H+ w" ~7 ^6 i9 S
infection.
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help" z6 v3 p5 \# i9 `
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a! `* t; C- I+ p: k9 G1 ^
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices/ B' j4 M: L8 m: O; j2 d/ J2 r
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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, H, b( m! v2 n( Q, S* G/ A( eGerry Kendal L+ _9 f' x2 C' W4 k$ I* [
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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+ C8 p, J) Q( y. e1 j201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172$ J. a9 V/ I' c) Z' T+ z1 Y3 @
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