What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?( P" ]% h6 [4 q. }
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The Flu Shot2 u9 J9 k& m7 _8 P4 J
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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. * b4 e1 U% E& X; J% K
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)9 X# c2 a$ }. G5 p. k( w- z$ @
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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.