What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? - h6 z) n+ c. u" C' n4 ]9 @5 Y, Q; [* z9 [3 p- y6 Y" Z( j
The Flu Shot 6 g- G4 {! j. O - l3 K' Y: h( k0 jThis 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. ! Y0 q7 O7 G& K, N
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 0 [3 l/ J1 [& P+ K7 ` Z % Z0 h' C! ]! _5 p+ a9 H/ y2 {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.