What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?' X0 P1 g3 v% K1 f& q" o: {& c/ T
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The Flu Shot' m; y% Q1 }3 f( J
! g- h6 P" A+ v$ X6 GThis 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. ; G9 P- K% @1 t, l$ C3 z
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 5 ? p3 n9 T s0 t* s7 }& W, }& F0 O9 Q) p' i
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.