What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 6 F' Y$ g6 N% c4 N0 `7 D ( m8 T, B8 V q, y7 YThe Flu Shot $ X/ I) B/ P* w' l" e# g ' }# s1 S. ?7 ?, Z zThis 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. & `! |$ m1 v/ M
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)/ n' I6 e& q+ d% z- |
/ U) i% O" {. p f8 F9 \# ^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.