What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?; s' F1 Z' {$ E( q7 h- s. o
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The Flu Shot P$ H6 \/ m9 X( b% R5 D/ V0 a6 c, k/ L# O
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. " v# I9 O3 C4 o: L0 l
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 8 a; p! m# Y# d& V5 h8 F/ t3 K& S4 E+ @+ E/ R6 O: f9 c: W
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.