What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 7 ?* G F/ l$ ]$ Q! o, B+ e+ M' u: [" `- j v
The Flu Shot 0 r8 K$ `3 F( p6 u/ ~- g& l) a 8 j" P& E$ m5 _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. : p7 C6 _; s. P# o, R0 S
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 4 D9 _3 R% u9 |9 M; \$ e2 W) Z( c! Q' C6 ?
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.