What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?0 ^4 K6 y3 L6 z, K5 P0 |2 r
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The Flu Shot) ~6 e2 ~, @7 ]% u3 R
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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 Y9 g Z, j+ I: |
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)3 S' b; g$ n0 \1 D& N& d, l
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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.