What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? ! ~: P& V1 X# O5 S4 l : g' D/ s3 u: C; k7 d* [ r1 nThe Flu Shot + _4 a. _; ^- w% w' C1 Q3 s, {& H) k# D
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. + f8 A0 q! {% |8 b, F* F
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist); b* g1 m5 f8 L, x. E* o
/ @) J |7 a# h+ [: oThis 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.