What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? + o) c9 O3 `5 r) d/ Q. [) D 2 J, t9 j+ N2 r) ^The Flu Shot w. ]+ v& i7 X & ?! n' P# A% D3 J$ vThis 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. ( I% j8 m8 p; g) h
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) $ J/ g% h9 [2 C- K2 }. S3 M1 q5 r: l7 ^) w0 A+ q2 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.