    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 124, 111th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    PROCLAMATION 8472--JAN. 8, 2010

    Proclamation 8472 of January 8, 2010
    National Influenza Vaccination Week, 2010
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation

    Since the first United States cases were identified in April of last
    year, our Nation has witnessed the worldwide spread of the H1N1
    influenza virus. To date, tens of millions of Americans have contracted
    this virus. While the vast majority of those affected have recovered
    without incident, an unusually high proportion of children and younger
    adults have developed serious complications, resulting in
    hospitalization or even death. We know that influenza vaccination is the
    best way to protect ourselves against the flu, and my Administration
    moved swiftly to respond to this threat by assisting in the development
    of a vaccine, which is now widely available and has shown to be both
    safe and effective.
    Every American has a role to play in fighting the H1N1 flu. Expectant
    mothers, children, young adults, and all those under the age of 65 with
    chronic health conditions are at high risk for H1N1 flu-related
    complications and should get the vaccine as soon as possible. Those not
    at high risk can protect themselves and prevent the virus from spreading
    to more vulnerable members of their families and communities by getting
    vaccinated as well.
    This week presents a window of opportunity for us to prevent a possible
    third wave of H1N1 flu in the United States. I strongly encourage those
    who have not yet received the H1N1 flu vaccine to do so. Visit flu.gov
    to find vaccination sites in communities across our country and to stay
    informed. Together, we can all fight the H1N1 flu and help protect our
    families, friends, and neighbors.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the week of January
    10-16, 2010, as National Influenza Vaccination Week. I encourage all
    Americans to observe this week by getting the H1N1 flu vaccine if they
    have not yet done so, and by asking their families, friends, and co-
    workers to do the same.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of
    January, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Inde-

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    pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
    fourth.
    BARACK OBAMA