What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?4 ]* t# O! v4 j4 @! \' ?
, k' c. }) y1 q2 h/ [2 jThe Flu Shot " L8 r& k X. |; {& ]( k+ E 9 b5 E0 R) E0 w! m# MThis 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. ! W5 l6 p+ L" n/ q- H1 |4 K
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 1 [2 C Q7 Q' B1 c) J1 b' s N3 H9 u4 z, C
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.