On the recommendation of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee (CFSAC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) have collaborated to disseminate information about Pediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) to all Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs). 

Resources

CDC Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Provides an overview of symptoms, treatment, and effects on children with resources for school staff.

ME/CFS in Children
ME/CFS can affect a child's experience at school. The CDC provides information for teachers, guidance counselors, and other school staff to help support students. Understanding the problems facing students with ME/CFS helps staff and students succeed in school. 

Center for Parent and Information Resources
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC and the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) have collaborated to disseminate information about Pediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) to all Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) with links to content in the pediatric section of the CDC’s ME/CFS website with resources that might be helpful to patients with ME/CFS and their families. 

NYSDOH Myalgic Encephalomyelitis ("Chronic Fatigue Syndrome") Page
Provides clinical information about diagnosis and treatment and multiple links for clinicians and community members in supporting those with this diagnosis.

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