What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? ) q% V1 y# W% X) j , X/ `6 T5 S! n9 L8 |: e! sThe Flu Shot5 Y( a+ I; a. o) [: R* c. R
: d5 P4 }( b+ p& }* T/ c4 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. ) p5 j" p% ]9 l2 q
: x1 B' ]8 ]7 ?7 r0 v3 x+ \8 bThis 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.