What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 3 y& a, V) }5 ?( G) e; [- p + t" R9 h! a. i! G% a) R8 sThe Flu Shot2 I: }9 @) l/ P- e+ c' n3 V
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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. ( F) ^& \0 p: v, |- J: D, Z" N2 O7 c7 R
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)0 u) e5 v2 m- E& |7 o- G% ^- m! g3 L
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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.