WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Getting the flu shot can protect you and others from getting the flu.

The flu shot will last between five and six months

Washing your hands can be another layer flu prevention

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“Most years we’ve passed on the flu shot," said resident Felicia Witte.

That was then. This is now. And Felicia Witte said that won't be the case this year.

That's because she and her son learned a pretty harsh lesson.

“But last year he and I, and two family members had the flu at the same time, and it was truly awful," Witte said.

October is the start of flu season — and most of us are seeing flu shot signs popping up.

Our 25News reporter spoke with Samuel Clark, a physician with Baylor Scott and White at McLane's Children's Hospital.

He puts it simply: the flu

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