What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? / {" D, c+ x5 x! X" X7 I/ _1 ]6 j7 f
The Flu Shot+ C( w9 m6 t9 ~, Q0 d( \, z$ B
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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. & i4 `' I4 v4 _
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) j' ^- Y1 Y) B/ d0 M+ Z( K" l+ d* o) P1 f7 H) ]1 U2 _
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.