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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the) `" p. _+ a( O; V/ _9 f% g
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has" T: c/ h7 U0 s/ V/ p0 l' J4 O5 R
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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! `) B. Y( j0 |) o4 s2 nIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N13 y5 ~. d8 V$ Z+ g1 \
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information' J! A5 \- j* l% K/ b8 {
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should$ x5 V8 m5 ]& J, W, a7 @8 u7 t
do in the event that you find yourself ill.; |1 `! t+ ^( Q! L: l' k5 r: ?
; y, X1 C$ q9 f3 q7 z4 MPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
0 ]8 C1 l( B u# U$ C23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
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4 Y4 ~! J2 {: M: o! j3 E7 \In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
" a J- v) v" k) Y/ w+ K9 Vyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the; x1 F0 x4 P$ j, Y. |8 E
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close; E! {) N4 T' M6 J6 X
contact. 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.
& h$ p0 t# i' q! [9 nPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your- @/ s; N. h$ Q9 q) T
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta* X3 p( T- o# ?7 H
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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5 c B, D0 l7 F( P( D( o* PThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help+ \3 q0 g, Y' p9 c2 q2 k' g5 C9 U) l
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
' [3 Y( c; F |whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
: x Q/ w! C% Z) B7 oresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!: N/ b. a3 _: }1 [3 E/ e
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Gerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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