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7 k* L& k( D% B7 RThe Flu Shot9 X. h' } F$ v) _& C' s
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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. & U. l9 ~3 M4 u- n
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 9 \9 e/ K/ V! ]# Q9 s! I' P2 s : h2 P; I4 a6 u0 HThis 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.