What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 1 @" b1 p# c% k' K O# u8 o- N, x% s' p" e6 n6 a
The Flu Shot$ u/ m) j R5 C* B1 D
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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. . }+ G' Y. T1 \6 j( X( V9 [1 g/ t
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) " i- R0 {- a9 B0 P V8 ` Y# _+ Y) c5 OThis 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.