What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?4 L. C. {& w2 O0 n7 v+ ^
) \+ ` w9 C- y3 G* g" lThe Flu Shot: A: f' N" V; g M$ y5 @( w
6 F! c* Z0 I ]4 s
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. ( u( u8 c4 y9 i; z7 M, h2 {
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 0 G$ d& r# L. c : C/ a+ [$ A; U& z8 `5 e# gThis 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.