What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? ' G a& ?8 i) C3 d, B5 x 8 z! A% U: F2 Q& b3 p: r+ f/ |( KThe Flu Shot " K2 P% x1 m" k5 n& g7 |* m1 W" P u5 n. ^5 J0 R3 x
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. 7 R+ N/ s' e; K. N0 X/ w% \( i
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)5 B; P( e2 M# I/ `' z l
- {1 l* ?* [ zThis 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.