# Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Author: **Center for Disease Control and Prevention** - Document Note: Many resources from CDC on this page - Document Tags: [[chronic fatigue syndrome]], [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome]] - [URL link](https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/index.html)  ## Highlights - Currently, ME/CFS is not included in the list of [medical conditions](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-medical-conditions.html) that increase risk of severe illness from COVID-19. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hj9dd54cc9j03v77qb50c9n6)) --- - Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hdhq95gpwy3qdp8nvy8eq38n)) --- - have severe fatigue and sleep problems ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hdhq9dpdhmpyrwp3jfzqkxtv)) --- - post-exertional malaise (PEM). ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hdhq9m6q3aa43m2q06m4xsga)) --- - problems with thinking and concentrating, pain, and dizziness. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hdhq9rgfjx123z1bwd276eq0)) ---