What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?$ T2 g' L3 e8 U& o& R
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The Flu Shot 1 z ^8 Z9 M3 S# R4 V/ ^3 E5 x) V7 C8 ?8 ^3 z, r$ ?+ ]
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. 3 g/ T! D6 J+ O6 W" P
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) A, H8 C: S4 o' E$ Z
. [3 [- W ~$ I! E! [3 y; L: aThis 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.