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All Students:
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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the4 {# R$ W$ H$ n0 B5 r
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has) ?0 s7 N* a' r" f
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N16 q2 Q$ }# g* H+ M. E4 [ W; {, r
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information1 V: @5 M2 N+ L5 N: i9 D" t
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 and1 {/ ?( A) e- H" W/ V+ j
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This4 c/ y( b# S4 `( V: f8 i
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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8 e/ t8 L2 N9 U/ a: q) f+ JIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
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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" X v) `& G0 c1 S
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.$ s/ @1 O% R" a7 A& K
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your/ ?5 ~+ p4 {( z6 N+ P) J. E8 A
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta# d0 f, ?# e l7 D
Health 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' z/ s: H3 o- l
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!. P# q6 [$ S4 V" @" o. H
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Gerry Kendal/ a T. `1 ?$ l. L+ S% G: z9 P
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of b% j# M+ C# q" t* h$ _) A
Alberta | Edmonton Alberta Canada
: D" [) J( ^' L/ P o% E201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax: 780.492.7172% n) p- Z4 Q) ?( O9 y6 l7 a
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