What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? - x5 a9 H7 H2 w1 a Y9 x1 E) q5 C* B+ P; S+ G8 k, G
The Flu Shot 5 N. y! G' X) q- w) Q9 w. D' n3 m, M
This 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. 5 [( b" O/ p7 a0 u
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) ! R% k' z+ R- |0 a) D( m9 V: V# ? , @- f7 I9 q, H- q5 fThis 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.