What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? ) V6 n1 t* v2 S9 F v7 @6 d1 C+ L @( Z
The Flu Shot 4 j7 d% v. U9 h0 ]1 D/ B3 W* R r1 ]# V' V7 L
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. 9 ?* B# C7 x1 I( i% ?# |, C! `
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)" s o( f- A+ ]
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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.