What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?3 H$ s5 Z4 U" Q, o9 [
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The Flu Shot $ m; L. ~# o7 `7 `. ~ 7 G. _& d8 C" C8 gThis 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. , C7 P1 e( g6 R0 T. u& X
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)3 m, U; ~% m0 I' c0 _+ ^
6 R- f. O. z5 v0 R& {& mThis 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.