What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?6 y# r. b3 H/ N- M
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The Flu Shot F K) K' O- u4 @1 C# A# t" p0 Q. H7 R6 k5 ]
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. ! Z1 N: e/ @2 E3 U! W) j
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist). q: S" w, U- |$ Q/ y; O$ U1 r3 t
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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.