is H1N1 vaccine a live vaccine

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1. paafamily
   

   The H1N1 vaccine and the seasonal flu vaccine are two separate vaccines against different viruses.  Health care professionals recommend that certain people get both vaccines.
   
   The H1N1 vaccine protects only against the new H1N1 influenza virus, which is the cause of swine flu.  It does not protect against other strains of seasonal flu.  The seasonal flu vaccine, offered every year, provides protection against an additional three common influenza viruses.  Both vaccines are expected to reduce illness, limit hospitalizations, and potentially save lives.
   
   The injected H1N1 vaccine contains viral proteins-it does not contain an actual live virus. The nasal spray contains live, weakened virus.

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