What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? / A* W2 u& H o* \( L # I: w# @* u9 H/ gThe Flu Shot; g. ]2 k! D$ n, w; M; j
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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. 8 S8 W" C* a0 `# p9 E
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 1 C& T9 [' ]7 d9 w- b/ w 8 Q* n8 d, C2 ` m( y. H& cThis 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.