What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?, i9 Q; g+ O" z2 v% D
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The Flu Shot/ ]8 u5 p% C) E2 L6 m
0 e; g& T# L2 @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. 7 M w4 T. j8 H2 q
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 6 G$ ^% e8 a b 8 `! C$ W- b7 N9 v( e4 _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.