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- {9 W/ A- ~, h/ yAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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' l$ G% O/ `; R' ^* kInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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do in the event that you find yourself ill.* |! I# o4 f! `
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and- c# M& D, X2 T: F
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This3 R. q0 }( i; R9 H# L" V9 Z" U
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in9 a* l( i" q7 ?1 h1 ?. ~
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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. T! P& ]4 ?3 n3 @5 d1 {9 _: xIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
- O* o% j8 B; Z/ Uyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
M8 N8 D" D7 P! d8 ?& z0 jinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close3 i2 `6 C- `7 H1 J1 Q, c
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and0 ?- t; r" Q# \9 L; v F
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
* W) Q% ?1 ]2 y+ k1 w0 L2 Pthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
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cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta' M, u( P1 k) H( u# S5 P
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of8 R- r) u- f1 \* p+ v: A. _6 ?
infection.
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7 V+ E0 \* |! y+ HThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help _, [* v8 R, X2 ^
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a( q, i6 O7 `* t7 ~4 @! k
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
# r& _+ E& P. Y1 `resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!+ X$ t) A8 ~9 i: U
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Gerry Kendal
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5 x3 V$ G! f8 ]% GGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of/ B& b# ?6 L5 X( U/ E6 r* F
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada4 {! h& D; B& P% W u/ f S" }
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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