What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?. r P6 k+ ?! V. Z. O/ V
2 Y2 \9 n7 c( x! ^* _3 K; S" W# d- Q7 GThe Flu Shot8 ?6 e4 x! ]6 `, I$ o5 z! Y6 }
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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. ( }" C" \: `# x
/ ~, e- m6 m& yThis 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.