What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?" A7 u) B: _6 k
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The Flu Shot 8 A, n( m/ H7 ~7 U+ n& O' z( h9 f' {! o* f
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. " x# e$ s* X2 l" e1 q$ ^& T0 f
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 0 K. y! p& K4 n$ k" a4 \' v0 B% A8 g% C* [2 @
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.