What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?. l, ]! p. S7 Z8 u; P4 q8 Q2 |
3 @/ [9 R) E2 D$ L* T* XThe Flu Shot, a% g, p3 B. S& d9 W P! u2 W
: j6 [3 s, E" e* W" d) D+ i 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. 3 @' t" H9 W# G% n$ v
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) % l8 l) C6 Q: b' h2 |2 R; o$ ^9 e5 V! J! ]/ T! H) I3 `' i
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.