What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?& |+ O/ w% K* w+ T. f) o
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The Flu Shot ! g; m) N U& f: }1 a& V5 |; U' v. L! x% d& ^. _
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. - E9 s& _' J) ?- n# P" u
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) , I4 Y, H: S0 Z5 q8 D6 d' V" {0 }) ^1 d
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.