What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?. D& G" z( r9 X1 E2 c
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The Flu Shot 5 w7 _ H5 J* ^$ t: l / t3 L# l H" E4 {( DThis 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. + K) q8 Y6 W2 L( v$ @! }2 k
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 5 o# q6 S( ~6 B" }' B - N, D; R2 C# t7 {9 a$ YThis 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.