What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?+ f3 _+ j0 g k- i2 F
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The Flu Shot6 ~: a2 k8 G* m
' p! H8 M4 z4 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. U9 H% `$ \) J& e& C$ ~/ f; o0 a
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)* L2 A0 v0 K8 q9 ? [6 k3 l* `" L
' T5 y- |& K+ [4 cThis 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.