Key Points

• A steady and sustained increase in activity in private practice and emergency departments due to gastroenteritis over the past four consecutive weeks.

• Emergency department visits due to gastroenteritis have a significant impact on public health (over 200 visits in S36) and primarily affect children under 5 years of age (60%).

• Strict adherence to hygiene rules and preventive measures limits the spread of gastroenteritis cases and the impact on public health.