What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 2 B6 Y- K$ O$ v" X, n : j9 @: G# z8 u" u B. i' ^The Flu Shot 4 _9 o. w! C2 S2 H! H3 H5 | r f2 O5 _4 c9 ]. @
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. 5 _8 A: r5 ?) l) W, g
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)2 k) o# t9 V4 ?# K" T% h0 d
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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.