What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?9 G& p1 P3 F% S: H
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The Flu Shot- T" i( ~' P' V: I y6 N- S+ ~3 |
7 }7 O8 R$ @; i3 B$ 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. 6 [8 j- l& r0 F- E
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)% [9 l+ T, N& h5 T3 g" 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.