What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 8 ?: ~+ |0 ~: r4 s : E7 g: g7 d# b" KThe Flu Shot5 E+ w3 ?- a' \
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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. \- u) w6 R5 `: C/ G! E6 e( n
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist); C$ ?- G) G3 Z" G5 p' e% [3 U
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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.