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All Students:
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: ~" O2 X+ q5 WAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation3 f5 U5 L+ t0 I4 \- G
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to5 X8 O" z2 X) k
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
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available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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1 b2 d0 ^' \4 u* u" C$ aPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
S' H3 I; {* A' ]# J' N0 K23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This' K4 F* j9 M V" s4 S4 W$ F
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in% c- z/ _8 Z6 \9 Y5 r
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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8 N$ R: d5 Q; l6 IIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
# Y: S) k- I6 g6 ^+ ~your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the
6 u7 K( B& L$ minfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and3 {, `2 a; f* _' u) d
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
2 m ]$ m% g8 J+ W; r8 EPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
3 C# r1 u7 P6 K( m9 Fcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
: l: E$ K( w5 r/ x) v& R ^' bHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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, m$ `% n6 d; n" t* B4 KThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
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whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
% H5 F0 V4 F+ n; G# f, _3 Zresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!& c. e# b8 t% x: ?- A+ q/ Y9 l
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Gerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of; F$ g( r. F+ ]$ h4 |
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
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