What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?, e. e4 R. Y# Z7 _5 t" U
; d% c1 }& I# G. D2 k$ S! A/ r2 OThe Flu Shot $ ^: e" u& e- h9 g1 @, [% P1 {- v# V
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. # |* O6 `5 N8 j8 m4 O+ [2 i' Y1 T
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)- U$ }/ ^3 n+ U$ a, J
' H: Y" c9 K6 X3 H& R, u# nThis 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.