What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? ! ]8 F( I+ K/ v1 H1 O A 2 w% L4 K, M5 Q+ e+ A9 N) RThe Flu Shot) K/ J! N) m( C ]5 c4 K
; m0 H2 Q# e) c& w5 Q, w" @- sThis 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 p1 C9 C0 }# W8 r: q6 P1 w
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 6 @5 ?/ N/ D6 j* L3 ~0 F6 o' l6 U8 z$ u+ U; x
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.