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( Z/ j- `& E7 r$ E! h; JAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the ?6 t& j9 t# P% G: C+ ^
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
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(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to9 `1 g S: W4 C6 n% r4 y. G9 m8 H- x
Influenza Like Illness (ILI). V E1 P: W! H" L
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
; S% D; [1 N9 z$ Q5 B) n- _website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
& ?1 L1 u) t4 k. g, w0 Lavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should# r, i' K& u/ q" U$ [( ~: i ]
do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and( ~+ R* F/ L+ _& u) Z* w( [, x
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This8 R5 z% k ?6 @- L
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in/ J+ Q0 D' r* Y, s
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
* S7 X- x% [$ D) H; Dyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
1 u) {8 w) C' d* h/ b5 Kinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
2 N: I( ]7 o1 t$ h0 h+ A" Y7 zcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
$ P( B Y! k" M; J7 J: e. idoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
- J: v7 S7 |- c# m2 c' ]then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.% r+ C- i/ K* s% U
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your5 R o! {9 B2 n8 D
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta7 g9 A8 c) c5 K$ a0 L' U& v
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of5 r; D$ q+ P$ U6 ~
infection.3 @; r, B, W$ t) @, _. Q6 ~
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help' J2 i. P& d) @
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
: p1 d4 [/ W5 | vwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
8 P0 T9 i, Q7 W9 Kresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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! {' i& T9 |, E `Gerry Kendal
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: e6 T- g }; G& C0 A+ |Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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* ~. k5 M c! r201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172* W, Q x4 g4 N9 ~. v
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