What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?7 X1 }0 |7 p6 r
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The Flu Shot" b8 z! y+ s8 P' |$ ]! L9 R5 P/ n
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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. # a& |+ T; q0 H& j0 D
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)9 g7 J$ B2 @3 x9 h3 |. S6 R% r! f4 p
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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.