What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? : l9 d% P% H3 C! p" f4 r/ T) D/ U O% E p, B
The Flu Shot% j ]# o. M- u" 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 k4 A8 L3 t0 h% ^) q
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)7 t7 ], q1 \: y/ e F) f
6 {- p* _" A. F) c: G% lThis 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.