China's Official Responses

Any charge for A/H1N1 vaccination will face severe punishment: NDRC

China´s National Development and Reform Commission is asking local governments to strengthen supervision to prevent anyone charging for A/H1N1 vaccinations.

Current flu numbers indicate trend, not actual spread condition

An expert at the Chinese Center For Disease Control says the current number of A/H1N1 patients doesn´t fully represent the actual spread of the virus, but rather, indicates the trend.

Global prevention

WHO ensures safety of A/H1N1 vaccine

The World Health Organization has announced that taking the A/H1N1 flu vaccine is the best way of preventing its further spread.

FDA stresses safety of flu vaccine

As the A/H1N1 virus continues to spread, and Americans flock to get vaccinated, the US Food and Drug Administration says the vaccine is safe and effective.

A/H1N1 spreads

WHO investigates suspected A/H1N1 outbreak in Ukraine

The World Health Organization began investigating a suspected A/H1N1 outbreak in Ukraine on Tuesday, causing neighboring Russia and Slovakia to tighten borders with the country.

A/H1N1 flu death toll more than 5,700

At least 5,700 people worldwide have been killed by the A/H1N1 influenza, an increase of more than 700 in a week.