What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?- G7 ~- }+ V" l/ ]6 F
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The Flu Shot ' b5 Z& A% o; Z0 v; c% S 3 U+ w6 p# K3 i2 AThis 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. |2 l( @) ?1 p2 D5 W. x
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) $ U6 l7 A2 F% ~/ z 6 }! X3 a" g4 S: k% j9 t) R( gThis 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.