What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 7 B% p1 I) f/ E9 G, U* G + }' @# d9 ~ J- U% g. }The Flu Shot; A) J" j2 a0 d. F
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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. ; E7 c' e! X+ N8 p/ a
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)4 p6 O# e% B) S# m8 q$ n& e4 Y; L
- w% U6 o: y" @2 M, h: m; U3 ZThis 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.