What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?" s% T. ?8 U4 d/ l5 r" c8 |
' R7 |0 F* D/ QThe Flu Shot . X$ {2 f5 v, G- J( ]- G , f" W4 X1 T9 hThis 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. 2 W. L+ i. s Z# f9 a' C8 `, B' R
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 9 E5 E7 T( S& E0 c; F3 s% }" F6 Y) ^7 }5 A' v3 ]
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.