What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? $ w& ?+ o% b6 H+ B* Y/ s0 W: m4 ~ : N; Z% N+ R: Y: _ {& a! r/ r: CThe Flu Shot ( ~4 \) i& `2 z( ^7 o 9 l" n$ a' N/ N: W. _5 \This 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. 8 |! H) |' H* P. v: p- M. R8 o
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) & V+ g* x3 B, U8 f, H( z& E: f) @! [' t2 C& G: M
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.