What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? + X. | C) r: M" _: G5 ~& I! F' e 1 f, K; K# u r% t* N( n' YThe Flu Shot # e- }3 v- z. J( ?. _. V5 f2 S& C2 g& D: N3 D$ \* {+ c0 d
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. * ?4 y# n' w; g+ e
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) t! f n8 s$ v5 {0 m3 I3 S
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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.