What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 6 `6 }2 _% w9 v+ z5 O8 O& }( E" d- Y) y5 S4 n0 n9 D
The Flu Shot3 B7 K7 P9 h) f" G
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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. ' y G2 } i5 K" s3 a* B
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 6 K- n7 \9 F( U9 x' `% L6 E) W6 Y" e
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.