What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? # k* }# L3 u0 B; q! f " ]5 V* ^2 f4 L: xThe Flu Shot- N0 G+ U9 A4 S3 G( N/ X
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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. 5 N: k' D) S+ z; L! Y; [1 R9 {
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& ~4 H. J9 x! g5 S$ T% x" O/ v+ UThis 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.