What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? : ]) i# W' V2 e* _( B7 P6 K" ] ! Q9 w" P8 M8 l8 E9 _' t2 L; R5 jThe Flu Shot $ @0 M# R c- O4 p ( ]. o7 h5 x1 y1 x* ~* E" NThis 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. ; `1 I4 z0 l' S) i
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist): z. \7 I$ h W# \6 [ G A' ]
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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.