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The first national public awareness campaign on chronic fatigue syndrome is designed to educate the American public and health care professionals about who is at risk for CFS, the symptoms of the illness, treatment and management options, the importance of seeking diagnosis and treatment, and the impact of the illness on both patients and family members.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are committed to improving awareness about chronic fatigue syndrome and provide up-to-date educational resources on the illness. CFS is a public health concern because:
It’s important for people to recognize the symptoms of CFS and, if you or a loved one has those symptoms… Get informed. Get diagnosed. Get help.
Page last modified on May 11, 2006