What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 8 L3 u3 _* R2 s0 s# b+ W2 i2 Q: R4 Z' b0 Z, P' E
The Flu Shot5 }% g" e* _0 t" l- x( Z/ m- Z
. w8 r" o' d( H8 d; o" y+ zThis 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. / [" w/ K7 M \" G4 D
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)* ]1 l- g R) U9 r6 T7 R/ z
1 D. Q6 p! f4 R$ a' u3 eThis 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.