What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?% }% J' [' `9 V' [- Z& X/ n
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The Flu Shot / T1 Z2 p$ b9 k7 h l- E % D" Q Q8 y, F4 x/ iThis 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. % d- l( z9 h) f+ P7 Q
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) - [: A' J: ?5 r1 O1 H. A 8 S* ^% Q- [& A' S3 k* i; {0 cThis 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.