What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?9 E* T- Y8 u" ~/ t F& D$ d$ ]
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- p4 b8 x! b% x3 n8 w4 J, 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 P1 x% q( D7 D3 D) b0 v" N
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) ' b# T6 M* T* M2 I$ b: f4 S, |5 J2 V( ~2 Z! r0 u1 O6 u
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.