What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 4 S" ]! p# F3 D; V; O; u 6 p6 Q& R' \7 }9 JThe Flu Shot ) @8 v2 z8 h! t2 D( i! | 0 f3 a$ y& J" G1 sThis 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. + Q! x0 H( M1 ~
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)7 Y% ]9 m# |/ G7 F. h. u
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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.