What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?+ ~5 A% j9 S. v* s
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The Flu Shot : H* t( c( I" ~" n1 |2 F1 n+ m( E" M2 M/ h+ p
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. . L6 T0 x: {. H" U( V: R
3 ? `7 i+ ^/ [% J7 k+ p7 VThis 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.