What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?0 ^; L z1 x& P7 h* j: L
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The Flu Shot , C0 w8 W- l4 K/ R$ }8 T @, `& c, ?2 x+ c( L/ R9 }. {
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. . C, j: L' [! F# _- [" x! u' E
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)5 b: i0 E' y! E1 E) t* d
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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.