What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 8 h6 e) K9 \4 Q S / D$ n0 d. E+ J8 BThe Flu Shot ' x H6 R" j1 ]9 m ' g! w" ~5 E, X0 O( uThis 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. / k* j1 |9 b$ }, z
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 7 N4 E, M5 }( a0 P" K+ K6 X+ q9 t$ a4 O% \+ |% c, a
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.