What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? ( r5 v0 n, I, P( a# M1 R8 C: \/ ~7 |7 q* d
The Flu Shot 9 X7 p% h l J) Y( f0 {+ J) n- l- a+ `7 k1 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. ' ?: j) l6 k; t3 g- e1 O( \, _
; n" ~+ W" N4 i6 C, m- IThis 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.