What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? L7 {' j; n; a! C) P' g) w
# I g% H, g& uThe Flu Shot 7 y% g' T5 B+ z0 U. s4 e& m& T % ~; b8 A0 F1 M0 O" r7 H8 qThis 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. ) L" b) G) O, N, D) _ T
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 7 N1 T# w {) `: c: Z' o4 }# C 2 T& L! \* N, g1 s6 I* V. m7 K. jThis 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.