What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? . b5 B( }5 L; y, U0 F4 V3 L 0 R; K' z7 x2 y( n1 ~5 U7 NThe Flu Shot - m# j8 i1 C5 v $ u! P& c0 ?5 w5 BThis 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. 7 }' |, z7 ]( S9 { X$ K
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) & i. | p) H( T( a 9 @$ r* ~, r1 t6 ?, F% N( SThis 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.