What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?# t' v, K/ s7 m$ `
* Q2 [2 l; f- nThe Flu Shot8 V* o. W4 R/ z/ d9 s9 s2 L" ^
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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. # j$ U$ D b* n U, \
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)( `8 H/ x, p; x6 U$ l5 X% ^7 I
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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.