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All Students:
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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the, s! L% g# k1 _6 S: Z5 `
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has' ^, C7 M- T. k" w" M
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation( K: ^3 B2 c4 v/ b1 W3 Q
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1' C- A4 U5 ]* n% H
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
# x3 Q7 I) `2 favailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should6 p3 n0 v3 ^4 }& c; d
do in the event that you find yourself ill.6 l9 g# q j0 v& u
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and! X) t P; `3 P: |
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This9 K1 H! r8 h% X
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
* [0 E5 n7 t$ n5 uthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.8 i# w& v9 p3 |2 P6 g
6 ~- c6 K" E& D1 j' BIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for. i% Z, `- d. x# e! y
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the8 j3 t! `/ a& s# x9 z4 Y y
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
# T9 [# i. I; E6 T' aPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
3 {; Y) i! l1 j v7 _. B2 Ocough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
; l8 X" f, Y. o" C' k" h6 sHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
9 C0 T' Q( t5 F; U+ N1 a( \9 A ainfection.
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3 E- N+ u D1 \3 }7 u% AThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
- H* {2 E* J+ S, c9 D; vprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
8 R: h8 j( J \ @whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
- l1 f* }) [/ B' k) xresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!1 z3 |9 B" a; j% J
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Gerry Kendal$ B- W, K( ?& |0 k V% v3 x9 {
8 {5 b1 s6 A- m0 {Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of" q7 e: s" D% a( W+ }
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
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