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All Students:
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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the5 L! K% k8 H: I* s3 S; t
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has* N( P4 o! w7 b1 S! S8 _* C
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N10 L4 J; t) m" ~
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
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do in the event that you find yourself ill.( O7 @- j6 J) V6 b. P% n
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and) c& M# k' C3 N3 @! W3 q
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This2 ^+ t* z! T: p
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for9 L# J$ z1 {. W' w1 d$ L
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
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contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
- _3 T7 R* @" l/ W; E0 ~) }( idoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
) V+ V3 d( x. ?. I' N5 rthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
* A( v# F9 L; Z3 m/ {Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your* }4 n& d7 O! P( j+ Z: C
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta& Y; [5 }0 ^: s
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of2 o1 `3 x; A. _
infection.
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protect the health of students and the larger university community as a" d# l6 i8 x& c1 C9 }
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices% P. J+ h p* e4 L
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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