What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 8 W" p) I+ \1 c- X' a- j 5 @0 R7 I4 O' i o t' zThe Flu Shot 7 }1 Y! J4 s% D& Q 1 }4 r% K9 j: ?8 p3 D0 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. / `, D6 J0 o/ H7 G
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 6 W* y2 b' g; ]8 z7 U2 M; \# B3 u# E$ q: V: M* H4 @) 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.