What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?* v2 E6 W8 } x
, p! [- T, r- a. C. T( oThe Flu Shot ; L/ P4 N+ Y3 K# Y! I8 b3 e x ( Q9 O( M% 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. . z, Q7 c* v' D; l q, d' @8 k9 W
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) / o- p" I* N9 O7 c5 ~# T6 c3 Q3 v. N! [
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.