What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? & C% [2 E: Q* V/ f, L% f/ w: W- E/ ^; q3 m7 t1 \: f
The Flu Shot+ K5 m: l% t! |4 n+ K
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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. 3 j6 C% z G" B) B' V
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 6 l& j9 z9 `: [5 T& B. Y+ \, k2 k3 M 7 d, V% p7 b2 o! z. q9 y6 nThis 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.