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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Center for Global Health U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Center for Global Health For more information about U.S. CDC activities in partnership with the Government of China and other partners, please contact: Jeffery W. McFarland, MD cdcinfo@ In our interconnected world, our health is linked with the health of individuals and communities throughout the world; we are only as safe from health threats as the most vulnerable individuals and communities. In recognition of this fact, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stationed scientists and health experts in countries across the globe, including China. CDC professionals complement the efforts of other U.S. government agencies and partners by collaborating with host nation health authorities to deliver life-saving science, groundbreaking medical research, cutting-edge innovation, and proven long-term health investments that translate into healthier communities, more productive economies, and more stable societies. The U.S. CDC in China works closely with our host country counterparts on key areas of mutual interest and benefit. Ensuring a healthier society in China while reducing global disease burden U.S. CDC in China continues to strengthen our traditional areas of collaboration in emerging and re-emerging infectious disease, vaccine-preventable diseases and HIV/ AIDS. Major advancements have been made in influenza surveillance, food-borne salmonella surveillance, measles control and the identification and treatment of HIV infected individuals as well as reducing mother-to-child transmission. Disease knows no borders In today’s world people, animals, food, raw materials, manufactured goods, and even practices and fashions move across the globe faster than at any time in history. An outbreak of infectious disease, a contaminated food or a dangerous practice can spread across countries, continents and the glob