What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?# O$ B x& T& V9 Q4 n% G- X
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The Flu Shot, [! M/ r, e# z: h
9 @, d) l. K0 k# ~3 e) o$ 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. ; }* k, c9 K# M8 C- X7 E
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 2 E/ p7 `/ x3 n # |3 w+ L, U) _" B" H' RThis 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.