Flu has caused havoc on the lives of 17 people, comprising of six children, so far this winter.

Fourteen of the deaths are associated with H1N1 swine flu- the link which claimed most of people's lives.

An increased strength of victims who are aged under 65 and under 18 youth, are the sufferers of swine flu which is more likely to strike younger people.

At least 17 of the worst sufferers have their lungs given out, comprising of four expecting moms, were last night were being examined with extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation machines.

Nine-year-old Chantelle McAdam, meanwhile, was hanging on a life guard machine after being subjected to Manchester Royal Infirmary with breathing abnormalities.

Her mother, Emma Gibson, 28, of Blackpool, explained that the death wish she asked for was not to leave her alone. These cases are on rise, and needs to be attended at once, if not more casualties are bound to happen.