What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? + m4 k' l6 |& D+ E5 @* a+ p$ F, J" K+ w: B: u y+ S
The Flu Shot 9 l! b5 g) ?8 G C- y+ W 9 i5 P9 ]" w7 X) R9 F$ k& _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. 1 s: S6 Q+ b6 }, p( @4 }
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 3 {' W: G! p; q6 { 5 A1 ?1 X( h: p1 T0 B8 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.