Healthy Advice

I am dumbfounded that Wendy Orent, in her article on how to prevent flu (“Got Flu? Keep It to Yourself,” Opinion, Dec. 16), does not mention that one of the prevalent ways of transmitting the flu is by shaking hands.

G. Bording Mathieu

Laguna Beach

I agree with Orent. If you’re sick, don’t spread the flu by going to work or to school. Why be a masochist? Stay home, use the cold remedies and feel less miserable but still virtuous.

Elaine Bender

Torrance