What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?) k3 L0 }. o. h# g+ W
# D" {. K/ e8 @" K8 rThe Flu Shot' Y" i5 ^) j5 Y/ N, L! b. V3 E
$ _5 s [( T6 }/ cThis 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. $ J9 a, p( r0 W! ?! L. Y& s
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) % {( l) m' h- X. W' @, y : N& C8 X( E* o8 p% y5 O% V$ C- s! f, EThis 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.