What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?% `+ U, \7 U6 W9 K9 _+ d8 p! s& C
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The Flu Shot + ~( f9 F r( B5 P; @) f% {# \ 3 L# D2 [$ t+ uThis 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. : E! j2 h/ t1 b- o: [; D& o& [ }0 `
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)/ g1 _* q( B; Y9 {9 i( X' v2 [1 D
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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.