Figure 33: Number of hospitalised cases with confirmed influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09 who required mechanical ventilation, Australia, 2009, by age
group

This figure presents the number of hospitalised cases with confirmed influenza
A(H1N1)pdm09 who required mechanical ventilation during 2009 by age group. It highlights
that the age distribution of cases similar to those requiring ICU admission with peaks among
older adults (50-59 years).