What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?6 l2 S S n5 ^) o# \5 L( z9 X* `
( u% i t O2 r: r! [# KThe Flu Shot 9 L1 v) X7 w/ X6 X # f4 r+ H) T# kThis 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. - x$ J- R6 D% L0 S" V
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) : y5 q; j- d9 z5 b( N l+ n6 o' r( m; ], E4 K q8 F
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.