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Learn how to self-report flu-like illness, help monitor absentee rates, and request academic accommodation during a pandemic situation. Report illness online through the Student Center on student.uwo.ca.
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Online Notification of Student Absence Protecting Western’s campus community against the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus Presentation Title Goes in Here
Influenza symptoms • Fever plus one or more of… • Cough • Sore throat • Muscle aches / joint pain • Weakness / fatigue • Headache • Diarrhea • Vomiting
Why is this important? • By self-reporting flu-like illness during a pandemic situation, you will help protect the health of our community by helping Western monitor absentee rates.
How self-reporting works • Temporary measure, starting October 5 • Report flu-like illness online using the Student Center (student.uwo.ca) ASAP • Absence Notification can be found under Personal Information on Student Center
How self-reporting works • Report illness start and end date • Allowed to back-date up to 10 days • Explanation required when late reporting
How self-reporting works • Place check-mark in appropriate box to request academic accommodation • Type of event/assignment missed • Faculty decides what type of accommodation will be provided