What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? ) d* s3 R% |5 B3 p5 j+ K ) u2 ~5 ?: J {% FThe Flu Shot0 k1 y- c( a; x5 W. S# C" O, h) t2 ^
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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. " i0 g" \$ b+ b6 m
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist). X; w+ }7 k3 ?7 b6 @$ c8 l
" J/ y) o, o3 B, u0 l+ m9 g! vThis 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.