What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 7 U- T1 G9 m6 ` J% p% }0 @/ `3 k& L3 |
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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. 5 b6 j1 Q1 M2 p! |; ~5 p: C4 k6 \; g
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist), W( [$ Q4 D' m% i' N
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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.