What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?; X! V! p: v, G4 ]
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# m; r2 A& L+ f$ w7 s. lThis 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. " k7 h" I5 N) d. i
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) + D5 |- f0 o/ j a7 b3 D6 h) ~: g L( I- w) k5 d: N) 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.