What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?0 e7 N$ I6 o- P& V; J' k q
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9 {& X5 }6 y4 XThis 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. / O: S& F) Z4 n% g) |/ [7 N
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This 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.