What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? & ~2 E# i7 B' C8 x6 t+ R4 h* }, R3 L! U8 Z
The Flu Shot7 Z) c/ ?1 R( A8 I) H
+ A# s# Z* A! t- S( J8 s" EThis 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. % }$ S7 e- k& ^" W3 l# h6 [
. \% F" H5 h$ E0 D0 ]2 Y% v3 KThis 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.