By Megan Wehring

Flu season came earlier than expected and experts say it’s not the time to wait on getting the vaccine. 

Dr. Karen Smith

“Flu is already here,” said Dr. Karen Smith, a family practice physician for Baylor Scott & White. “If you don’t already have your flu shot, you are behind. We are seeing huge numbers of school children bringing this home and what’s prevalent in our area right now is Influenza A.”

Influenza, commonly known as the flu...