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7 u# S' _% O& y! LAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the' L0 R- W+ `( {
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
5 W* S: T6 g" a0 M0 papproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
" n8 w; u1 {$ f% o# f) ](i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
* v& E9 d7 a, h5 T" ?0 BInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1/ F I2 l3 n& ~; \, o( K
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information# s$ b$ l. h6 t$ w' \; f) \* Z
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
I; Q2 A% d6 @; W23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
( b3 q4 o; a# O. Ntemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in* n/ |1 q* f$ F" h. c8 j
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms./ t" N4 ]! G E
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
& d0 g0 j% z7 u0 E* \: i( _your own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the8 S% K- E, ?3 V+ ?1 |4 H8 ~
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 and1 I0 m) Q* {; n% r
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.6 u& _- }( \" h& ~/ e' x# _6 V
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
' W+ ~: T# P9 c/ B: ~: {3 Ocough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
1 K: x% u- w6 ~8 THealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
2 P) _! F, V0 T& Oprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
5 q2 d) d$ N5 O% f, Z) q; k* gwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices+ M7 p: {+ s- }4 u, N8 P G
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!3 ]$ O( h! Z0 P; f: q. K9 b
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. F" T* Z8 }( F9 UGerry Kendal
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* f0 ^8 q ]2 P' k: ?, nGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
. _2 H7 U$ J/ N' {Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
' E( j$ C3 @6 p- r+ K- P201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172
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