What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? ! t' K4 T5 U& `# ~7 L8 F% T% }1 S# ~0 n1 K# A
The Flu Shot * h ~0 m# H- ^! I- }( s6 b7 b. u) q7 n; F2 k& 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. 8 }5 K: ~& U- H3 N
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) # N) O: U# N$ N$ v$ `3 e6 k/ O$ P 6 p1 t/ z3 \- x/ e8 G% LThis 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.