What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?& `4 M% a/ U( Q+ J3 f, N; }
% @: ^4 y+ d, J2 z" }# z' A8 WThe Flu Shot 7 @5 ~- P" Y, R0 } ; Z0 N7 V, }' z1 LThis 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. ! `; G& F ?3 n7 H) R' B
$ Y2 Q) _$ L1 C; CThis 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.