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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the& D. t( E" f) p& }3 B
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
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(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$ g% _5 A6 w( Q' y- r8 s) @
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information. z0 q0 L& ~2 r3 j
available, 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 and+ |5 U! `/ n8 H. m" E
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This3 l* P5 Z/ |& L
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in0 D3 Z3 G/ }9 \; O" P- l- W3 f' D
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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. J* n" m) P* |6 }4 A; n" gIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for# p. x/ @8 f9 y4 I
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
; k, P, [5 S3 L9 V: U( {; zinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close4 {8 p6 F" @+ u2 _' `
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
, [; ?3 W& Y, rdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and1 ~! i' F" e; X' K
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.: j" b4 n4 f3 j* `1 ~5 M4 }
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
1 A1 ` @1 V0 V3 U+ [cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
* `2 s: I* e6 A$ R2 eHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of: y d4 D0 P8 @9 W! x k
infection.6 Z5 p3 m7 Q* L6 F1 M
/ u. _2 z0 {. O" o: w2 f: cThis 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
! y" V7 B e- C: d' k$ f6 {resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!/ C! g e4 E" L: O! J4 f' K; s
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7 O6 l l6 v! F) z# rGerry Kendal
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% T- s# [) Z( sGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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0 U* \( e$ P. z1 F5 d1 Y201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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