What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?% d4 A2 J& n$ e$ o
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This vaccine is given by injection, usually into the upper arm. The flu shot is made from dead influenza virus and cannot give you the flu. % X( r* ?- l$ Z6 S1 i
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This flu vaccine is sprayed into the nose. While it is a live vaccine, the virus has been weakened so that it cannot cause the flu, though you may experience flu-like symptoms.