What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 8 q9 a& `9 R# q1 [9 M/ ^" H \3 i1 {# f
The Flu Shot: R( o& @9 {. n- ~5 s$ M0 G7 Z
' O' S1 \, p7 yThis 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. - D% y& u& a% A, b. x1 W2 b2 t
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) + ?# y/ _# ~* g4 x7 ^* U' Q- G4 N. t3 ?% X; ^8 ?: I# 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.