What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?& G8 ]" F1 ?' ^. b$ _
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The Flu Shot+ O4 b0 w0 v1 e% L0 O9 X" _& @+ v, U
^8 l8 q0 c+ M. N7 {4 c: v: i- 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 \1 ~: p7 b9 c# C: C) X
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) " J6 ~4 j' Y a & z/ E; W Y; |. V# H9 gThis 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.