What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? ; P1 s* M5 y" M# T) R; V/ V" ~0 j
The Flu Shot * d. ]9 T' Q/ {2 t7 y2 M ( [# o( I6 B9 ?* @. u* 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. " ^4 _. n6 `: r( E- q' w
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 5 J! W( W. F: [* J$ z 8 a% R! j6 l& j6 u$ U* A$ E+ ?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.