What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?! ?; |8 E5 R' ]
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The Flu Shot9 K* q% i0 t$ o) U
7 \% y, g( f" w0 v; j0 mThis 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. 5 C$ n' c) [+ M2 l
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) , B' m- A2 [ U. |0 E& Q ( N+ Y. y) i8 T7 D; n' DThis 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.