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Welsh swine flu continues to rise Flu situation 'normal for winter'
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The number of possible swine flu cases in Wales has continued to rise, with 4,212 people estimated to have contacted GPs in the past week.The number of possible swine flu cases in Wales has continued to rise, with 4,212 people estimated to have contacted GPs in the past week.
The latest total is up from 3,567 the previous day, an increase of some 18%.The latest total is up from 3,567 the previous day, an increase of some 18%.
Figures show a significant increase in recent weeks, with 140.4 cases of flu-like illness diagnosed per 100,000 people on Thursday.Figures show a significant increase in recent weeks, with 140.4 cases of flu-like illness diagnosed per 100,000 people on Thursday.
Officials say that current levels of flu in Wales "would be considered normal in the winter". Officials say current levels of flu in Wales "would be considered normal in the winter".
The National Public Health Service (NPHS) for Wales, which compiles the figures, said not all of the people who contacted their GP would have swine flu, and not everyone with flu would get in touch with their doctor.The National Public Health Service (NPHS) for Wales, which compiles the figures, said not all of the people who contacted their GP would have swine flu, and not everyone with flu would get in touch with their doctor.
SWINE FLU ADVICE If you have symptoms, stay home and check out the symptoms on NHS Direct Wales Or phone the swine flu information line on 0800 1 513 513 for recorded advice and informationMost people will not need further advice and support and can self-medicate at home with rest, plenty of fluid and paracetamolIf you have concerns, or in an at risk group to call your GP or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 4647If people contact the National Pandemic Flu Service - either the website on the call centre - they will be directed to contact their GPSource: Welsh Assembly GovernmentSWINE FLU ADVICE If you have symptoms, stay home and check out the symptoms on NHS Direct Wales Or phone the swine flu information line on 0800 1 513 513 for recorded advice and informationMost people will not need further advice and support and can self-medicate at home with rest, plenty of fluid and paracetamolIf you have concerns, or in an at risk group to call your GP or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 4647If people contact the National Pandemic Flu Service - either the website on the call centre - they will be directed to contact their GPSource: Welsh Assembly Government
According to the latest figures, the highest rate of diagnosis of a flu-like illness is in Torfaen, with 260.5 cases per 100,000 people. The lowest is in Ceredigion, with 62.3.According to the latest figures, the highest rate of diagnosis of a flu-like illness is in Torfaen, with 260.5 cases per 100,000 people. The lowest is in Ceredigion, with 62.3.
The figures began to rise significantly after the first week of July.The figures began to rise significantly after the first week of July.
On 7 July there were 9.3 cases per 100,000, rising to 26.6 on 14 July, and they reached 102.5 on 21 July.On 7 July there were 9.3 cases per 100,000, rising to 26.6 on 14 July, and they reached 102.5 on 21 July.
There have now been 81 laboratory confirmed cases in Wales, with one new case: a 10-year-old boy from Monmouthshire who is recovering at home after being admitted to hospital.There have now been 81 laboratory confirmed cases in Wales, with one new case: a 10-year-old boy from Monmouthshire who is recovering at home after being admitted to hospital.
Not all of the people in the latest NPHS statistics will have swine flu and not everyone with flu-like symptoms will contact their GP.Not all of the people in the latest NPHS statistics will have swine flu and not everyone with flu-like symptoms will contact their GP.
But it is expected that the proportion of influenza cases diagnosed that are due to swine flu will increase as the virus spreads in Wales.But it is expected that the proportion of influenza cases diagnosed that are due to swine flu will increase as the virus spreads in Wales.
GPs are no longer being asked to swab people they suspect may have swine flu.GPs are no longer being asked to swab people they suspect may have swine flu.
Dr Roland Salmon, from NPHS for Wales, has said that swine flu, in most cases, was mild, but severe for a small minority.Dr Roland Salmon, from NPHS for Wales, has said that swine flu, in most cases, was mild, but severe for a small minority.
NHS Direct can be contacted on 0845 4647.NHS Direct can be contacted on 0845 4647.