What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?: E. d* m4 w- G- M1 k8 g
( T8 j" J' t& |- ~The Flu Shot 0 K3 y: A& n$ q2 s, a+ v % c# o7 I$ u2 ZThis 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. % S' `' w! J0 S
6 Y1 I! o6 D9 G. z- b f! y# XThis 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.