What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?7 V3 K1 j# q3 F) x
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The Flu Shot : ?/ g" N0 _, L4 \- k3 G5 B7 n/ f- w. B1 _8 M4 }
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. % v4 j' o$ z) e1 b
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) & Z8 c, Y/ ~6 o/ p - q, G8 `% F, H7 X* q4 r6 IThis 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.