This is not science fiction: it's just harsh reality.

Who gets help if a pandemic breaks out? We do. We're young, strong, resilient... I mean, as long as you don't have cancer, you're good to go. Doctors have put together a list of people they'll "let die" if a pandemic flu were to break out.

Here's a list of those less fortunate:

- People older than 85.

- Those with severe trauma, which could include critical injuries from car crashes and shootings.

- Severely burned patients older than 60.

- Those with severe mental impairment, which could include advanced Alzheimer's disease.

- Those with a severe chronic disease, such as advanced heart failure, lung disease or poorly controlled diabetes.