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All Students:
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5 N6 T2 |4 k; K r4 a6 ~" k8 KAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the- p( }2 N- [1 H" X+ X6 m
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
# D5 {6 j) g S2 x/ M# x1 zapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).! A, s) q) p6 \7 I
3 K4 U8 w8 z: w. P$ J% VIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
* C+ C2 B( U9 [) }3 k4 g3 Dwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
6 T9 k3 @' a1 u$ o9 C6 A9 Y& `available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
2 p$ T5 Q: ]) l- Ydo in the event that you find yourself ill.
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and! y$ Y. h- z0 o5 O. H7 l
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
5 b* x1 {) G& l8 i* ?temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
2 a+ l! q% w- j0 Sthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.4 }. @+ R3 p6 @8 y3 e
+ J$ b7 d9 f1 D+ R7 G2 EIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
. W4 ^, l. W% t( \- f; r5 k H6 eyour own health. Alberta Health and Wellness points out that the$ L3 q. E7 I+ _ \) n7 a
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close% i) W) `: ]+ T O; e
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and8 p/ R: q& D* R
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
9 x% H* k g& F5 I7 w# O3 Hthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth., i0 G3 W/ V4 p
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
6 s: u3 L( v$ s& A: qcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
' p! E$ t# I* pHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of# n M, n% I& }+ s2 t
infection.
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help3 ]) V3 B ^; m+ r
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a% W1 _8 N+ M8 I- \) T
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices- n" _& R! U/ K3 K4 ]7 f- h( ?5 C/ O* e
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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]- A1 N2 ?. n7 B5 Q* _/ QGerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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