What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?$ b$ T2 {: ]: O ]. g9 A
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The Flu Shot 5 B+ B, w4 H/ n! h/ @' o; H+ \9 M$ O& h; w. d$ k0 ^; E1 ]4 W9 n
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. 6 | R2 _7 F+ X- ]2 k8 F0 f( A0 |
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 5 J$ v$ z% U: {. I; q5 \$ V) b$ R) H! H0 f8 H- 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.