What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?% _$ G2 W: j4 N' @- {7 {8 n9 E& T
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The Flu Shot/ @9 Z/ t- n- x3 _+ Z# X# d7 T1 r
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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. ) e' Q* ?2 u; @7 Q! n$ x
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 8 r" E4 h, O8 O8 y! a/ s* Z2 R; u/ l% v( _2 D" G
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.