What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? / H K2 v: M {0 ?' _0 h0 Y$ j$ J, h- A( z# P! J6 H9 i& K
The Flu Shot $ w J! N3 X: X0 b# ]! \; z% h* B2 Z) `: I3 N) p. T S) N
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. / R' w6 I0 c) N# d4 g* i
% o5 P, f: U- m7 `$ [: t3 w8 D- uThis 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.