You don't owe anyone anything, Ms. Tam. You voiced a valid opinion. And given your loss, I can understand how this flu outbreak would give you special concern for your daughter.

I expect to get the flu, be miserable for a few days and then forget about it. Most of us do. Some of us will suffer terrible losses. We all know it.

The news outlets unfortunately are jumping all over this story and deliberately creating a "panic" reaction. It is wrong. Watch for supermarkets to be cleaned out next week when the majority of cases surface.