What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?+ a: {- v3 G3 e' } g, I$ K
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The Flu Shot " {* i5 W8 B' R- |9 W( R% s# V- @4 u- n0 ?, z% F
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. * F0 h" K/ Q7 }1 |. |* F) F$ v
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 0 G; u- \* f3 E, y# z6 L8 |+ ~! c& Q( C+ a4 ^7 C! e% @9 b6 L- y8 @
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.