What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?" `! |# v6 C2 {# |" i8 n
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The Flu Shot / H. S+ G9 c* f5 Q$ i* M. j8 Z( v v) f2 X( t
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. 6 G v3 j: e0 u* ?
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) , P: f1 m" {. m3 T1 ~, ?8 p; z! u6 {/ `( j0 ]6 u
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.