What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? , y4 ]' z: a1 g/ U % e, L( x2 X( W0 E% `The Flu Shot5 p% I' l1 I4 i) K* g9 ?6 ?! ?
; y/ A" Y( o+ s" y+ O" d2 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. ( q; B0 R/ `1 W! K& P4 ?. z, @
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) ! x# f1 ^1 L. R' ?# S8 ]( w$ i1 |: c0 S$ Q% ~7 c5 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.