What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? . }; H9 y- ]; B% G! {8 I/ H( X1 e& \2 J- ]+ J
The Flu Shot 7 k. I" W6 K* c : d$ I* a) O" I$ |- D0 [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. 2 X9 v; i+ ?; }! Y
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)% ] C7 F- {* K/ s) [5 [7 x
& Q2 k" N5 B3 \ g# \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.