What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 2 s) f1 `0 S! a5 q; P _; _ / y2 l+ [% k' I& l/ F" }The Flu Shot ; D) }+ W- _ O5 l7 G5 f5 j$ |( N: \5 |
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. & ^0 }7 K1 |" M. R# B2 A; `
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 9 w. L" k. l/ h* K, [2 b5 l1 s
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.