What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? % k. S2 a# Y' V- N2 q, L; j5 F% p4 L" ]& U: P, s8 C
The Flu Shot 8 v7 D! e4 _" Z8 N; T& H( t ) @8 ~& [# G: ZThis 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. 5 s3 T$ R7 L; Y# g$ q j
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist), U6 `. o7 M8 \" p2 Q" S
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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.