What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?8 u1 p! }7 Y4 [) C5 V Y! ?4 V
6 U& ^/ J: K1 H! r6 c) sThe Flu Shot ; P2 ~# |! w+ }) j ( @( `( s( [# F9 O, FThis 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. - ^ S$ c r3 ~
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist). z+ t2 O$ H3 y j2 F
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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.