University flu clinics
The University of Alberta will set up its H1N1 vaccination clinics as soon as vaccine is made available through Alberta Health Services. The University expects this to happen by the third week of November. In the meantime, members of the university community who intend to be vaccinated are urged to visit one of the established clinics as soon as possible.
Visit Alberta Health Services to find a clinc in your area: http://www4.albertahealthservices.ca/Immunization/
Sick notes not required for U of A students with flu-like illness
As of October 26, 2009, and until further notice, students do NOT need to provide a doctor's note for absences related to influenza-like illness (ILI). See the details in the memos below.
Memo to University administrators from University Registrar
Memo to University of Alberta Students from University Registrar
This website
Information for specific stakeholder groups, including University of Alberta students and staff, is added to these pages as it becomes available. We encourage visitors to become familiar with the extensive body of information available through various government and other sources, through the links below.
As much as possible, the university continues to follow the recommendations provided by Alberta Health and Wellness and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
For an excellent source of information about H1N1 influenza, including symptoms and treatment, visit Alberta Health and Wellness Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Virus – Common Questions
Visit the World Health Organization for the global perspective on the pandemic
For travel advisories, visit Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Measures to minimize the risk of infection
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Stay home from work or school for seven days after your symptoms begin or until you are feeling well enough to resume normal activities, whichever is shorter.
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Clean hands frequently, especially after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.
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Wash your hands with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. When done correctly, this is the single most effective way to reduce the spread of infections.
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Cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand.
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Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth after shaking hands or touching hard surfaces like counters and door handles or other surfaces that may harbour influenza and other viruses.
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Keep common surfaces clean and disinfected.
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Stay at least two metres (six feet) away from people who are experiencing influenza-like symptoms. This is called social distancing and includes staying away from crowds when influenza is circulating in the community.
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Other steps to keep yourself healthy include:
Healthy eating; maintaining an active lifestyle; and getting enough rest and sleep
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University Health Centre
If you are experiencing severe flu-like symptoms and don’t seem to be getting better, you might wish to contact the University Health Centre.