What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?# V% k* O" t1 b' ^
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The Flu Shot4 g$ q" J/ f1 ?* f( c
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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. * Z5 [3 V( q* l! F) Y! s
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) - i0 T% U0 v, E7 m( E8 H! y" Q" A9 O) n9 {
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.