What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?4 h4 `* S8 B1 j! r0 e* \
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The Flu Shot6 j- H! `1 C- c B7 |) r. _7 P
! R, ?# p6 [& D" L1 y1 [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. 4 n" Z5 v4 R( Q
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) n$ O- y" q$ p" N) M, ?7 Q: J
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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.