What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?+ _. w3 x4 e, R' E; K# F2 d
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The Flu Shot " M1 n2 u( ]5 ^4 `" N$ C' d4 G) F" V; l* A0 d: p" {. T; f0 ~* X
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. ; R0 f, \$ M7 ?1 l+ g
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)+ a5 c0 Q# Z3 i5 P2 y6 D9 B
5 V* q8 B' {; g8 C7 sThis 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.