What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? ! ]) M5 g4 p- l7 k% c 9 E, i& c7 a( NThe Flu Shot& Q. \5 `3 ]9 [4 y* p
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The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)1 N5 T2 X. {) U' x
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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.