Levels of flu in Wales increased sharply in the week ending 26 July. Current levels of flu in Wales would be considered normal in the winter. Swine flu usually leads to a mild illness although in a minority of cases it can be severe Summary - The clinical consultation rate for influenza in Wales increased sharply during the week ending 26 July to 78.6 cases of flu like illness diagnosed by GPs out of every 100,000 people in Wales. It was 36.
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