124 STAT. 4765 PROCLAMATION 8615—DEC. 7, 2010 tarianism and hate. In honor of all who have borne the cost of battle throughout America’s history, let us pledge to meet our debt of honor and uphold the ideals they fought to preserve. The Congress, by Public Law 103–308, as amended, has designated De- cember 7 of each year as ‘‘National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.’’ NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2010, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn day of remembrance and to honor our military, past and present, with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all Federal agencies and interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff this December 7 in honor of those American patriots who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth. BARACK OBAMA Proclamation 8615 of December 7, 2010 National Influenza Vaccination Week, 2010 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Last year, as the world prepared for a pandemic of the 2009 H1N1 in- fluenza virus, we were reminded of the severity and unpredictability of this serious disease. Thousands of Americans suffered serious com- plications from the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, resulting in hospitaliza- tion or even death. Tragically, influenza and flu-related complications take American lives each year. During National Influenza Vaccination Week, we remind all Americans that the flu vaccine is safe and effec- tive in preventing the spread of flu viruses. Annual flu vaccination is recommended for all people 6 months of age and older. Under the new health reform law, the Affordable Care Act, individuals enrolled in new group or individual private health plans have no co-payment or deductible for influenza vaccinations. While the flu can make even healthy children and adults very sick, certain individuals are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu. Pregnant women, young children, older adults, as well as people living with HIV, chronic lung disease, diabetes, heart disease, neurologic con- ditions, and certain other chronic health conditions are especially en- couraged to get a flu vaccine. Our Nation’s health care workers and those caring for infants under 6 months of age should also be vac- cinated to protect themselves and those within their care. I encourage all Americans to visit www.Flu.gov for information and resources on vaccinations and how to prevent and treat the flu. Everyone can take steps to promote America’s health this flu season. Though there is no way to accurately predict the course or severity of
