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All Students:
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$ ]7 w J3 ^# ?' U/ s8 C7 mAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the1 V- M8 P$ J# c& i: k( S. f' N- W
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
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. ?4 |3 \1 W5 A. Y+ HInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).7 O8 {3 r$ g2 A/ |+ Z9 l
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N13 i6 N9 O9 p. W
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
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do in the event that you find yourself ill.4 q' R9 c1 I8 p- @
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and' x4 J5 M+ l3 T. ?0 m9 w. x
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This- ?. h2 M# S1 }# O/ R2 @1 P3 q# H+ j
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in6 {& F* x/ R4 u6 Z2 m( E# o5 T
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.) Z4 V+ |, `- c
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for, {( m6 J3 E. o& t
your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the9 x4 H# B& h N0 ^
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
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Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
: S2 L3 m( j, g L( U1 Ncough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
7 s# L6 B" `$ X" {/ ^: Y/ c! THealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
3 M) `/ M0 ~" Y& |& x* Kinfection.5 J+ Z) d, ?% q
: B5 U' c* f% j |0 UThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help6 J% k6 @; w) G2 d$ m
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a# o0 Z1 u6 _$ E$ R: H7 k
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices0 W M. E8 V9 u4 f7 t9 `4 x' N
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!+ R# j; ~/ W- A
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Gerry Kendal5 T! u* o& f. m& N% r
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of% x# j( Y3 m% C9 R
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada7 j$ R: y! s# ^$ u
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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