Line graph demonstrates the rates for gastroenteritis by week of report and year, from January 2012 to December 2013. • In 2012 the peak occurred in week 1 at 7 notifications per 1,000 consultations. • In 2013 the peak occurred in week 44 at 9 notifications per 1,000 consultations. • Rates in the fourth quarter of 2013 were higher than rates seen in the same reporting period in 2012 with the average from October – December for 2012 and 2013 being 5 notifications per 1,000 consultations and 6 notifications per 1,000 consultations respectively.