What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?8 f+ I, G6 T, g
+ y' b" d+ T; L$ rThe Flu Shot4 R8 t# q6 u4 a1 F; a' A! F. r
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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. * o8 R2 n5 R" a9 V; m F
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 9 g% C+ Z [/ {/ u- ^; R 9 h: ?' J f! Z( EThis 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.