What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? M |- u" |( q% @
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The Flu Shot * D" j3 o% P0 y5 ~7 K % Q( Y, S$ Y. }! rThis 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. 2 t' W6 |: Z9 ^; l% L4 U
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 5 N' M7 d K( b" g3 d9 C: y# s2 Q9 T5 d/ Q; P
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.