What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?0 K4 a+ Z5 w q, y# I1 M0 v
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The Flu Shot % q) K+ e; R1 B, ~( } h& R* w \& E# h" u
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. 8 X: }+ N# B. R, u7 s! o' ~
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) / K# r: q, ^6 G; Y' L9 e ! N8 r4 \6 d7 {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.