What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? " f4 }. L' D( Y 0 i- m3 x: w( B6 o& I& E; r: z, N- tThe Flu Shot . P! k5 l0 g& q' t! |& O + \2 O! z. m/ hThis 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. # C2 S1 p9 _& j& ~' k1 g
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 3 r5 D( S( d! U- ] 8 \- O# S# N# p% fThis 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.