What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?0 V* s- V6 Q- S! X2 E6 b( {
! m" U& G& a# K5 oThe Flu Shot 1 E1 P: q# k- u ; |; x$ q, l( }! m1 z- ]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. " Y0 d& j9 ?1 `( C; i
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) % k/ W. ?8 x: \3 C" e; F, Y0 t" j3 V: ^& r4 S$ u) I3 X: m" k
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.