Resource Guide for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
by Amy Scholten, MPH
En Español (Spanish Version)
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Living With CFS
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Address:
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333
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Phone:
1-800-311-3435
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Internet Address:
http://www.cdc.gov
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Description of Services Provided:
The CDC provides information on CFS for consumers and professionals, including diagnostic criteria, treatment, support groups, research on CFS, and a variety of publications addressing CFS in different populations.
Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America
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Address:
CFIDS Association of America
PO Box 220398
Charlotte, NC 28222-0398
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Phone:
1-704-365-2343
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Internet Address:
http://www.cfids.org
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Description of Services Provided:
This site provides a variety of information for consumers, youth, and professionals, including self-assessment, information on managing and living with CFS, legal issues, support groups, and a reading list.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Address:
NIAD Office of Communications & Public Liaison
6610 Rockledge Drive
MSC 6612
Bethesda, MD 20892-6612
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Phone:
301-496-5717
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Internet Address:
http://www.niaid.nih.gov
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Description of Services Provided:
This site provides an excellent resources page for people with CFS. They direct you to information on disability benefits, CFS doctors, local support groups, and national organizations.