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All Students:
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3 ~2 E# W5 t- n9 }, u/ |As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to6 b, Q; b Q2 M6 N- d$ v4 P6 F
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).8 e( s. I1 o% J9 W5 i2 e7 F
# E# [% e# z" s Z. gIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
2 `) H: D8 J- _, i% N8 X K- Zwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information' d& A: d) W3 T3 e7 l: O
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should6 M0 x! g, e; k+ C% x
do in the event that you find yourself ill.% L2 T8 e, F2 F% x
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and. Z% `4 d) o/ }/ q
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
6 G" `4 H, V1 l/ d' Vtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in4 m! I- q% Z: t, _' z4 Z
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.( k# b1 u) D7 ~) t
. i2 T4 c, x( u- W% MIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for' A1 v; I0 h% C/ G* c3 O1 \
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
/ ^. L. }( D$ K7 Qinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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: t+ G5 s Q: O5 Cdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and. w& ]- u( U" Q
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
# B9 [5 U4 d/ Y- f# W, ]# |4 \" B4 {' `Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your( e7 ~- ^+ A# n* M
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta4 _1 o5 z9 _$ P8 s: s" N
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of J" U- y) e8 e3 N
infection.
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help$ ~8 k( {0 c& K0 y
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a4 l N6 ]+ C7 I/ N, T
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices6 k4 {( |. I5 t
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!' J! p ^% v; s* {. o
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Gerry Kendal6 k% I, w8 H$ D& |% q( H) g z
; M7 \- Z: T$ q+ t+ XGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
( B+ o) F: I# sAlberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
3 K+ j4 V/ }1 F6 k$ g( Y9 C201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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