What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? ( B: n4 V; ?% [ / d6 d5 h2 d. Q" I+ MThe Flu Shot+ D# u* @; W9 u1 ]4 |
1 X0 k5 [( |3 G* O) R* D6 a; TThis 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. ) U6 A, m% x# M
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)! r- _; N, k3 e0 {. H& I
( O( B k& R3 T% M/ {4 y a6 GThis 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.