What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? \- U6 g3 F( O+ [' \
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The Flu Shot 8 ^3 v f& x6 f! T. f3 N% `6 [ $ M! h" p1 n' M5 F' jThis 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. 6 A' F7 N" t( f
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) , d! l& p8 m4 N' g/ D5 S& @. E' p1 y7 m
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.