What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? " r3 Y, k5 b" P& W3 y/ V- e# U1 E/ J( l- ?* x( l$ Y
The Flu Shot0 K1 \( h# ?6 Y- W( q; M
, C; ?/ ]0 A# M8 d. N1 QThis 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. 3 p; W+ o- Q9 G: _+ h9 H) P
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) + e3 n, c1 G" K3 ?$ Z( [& z/ \+ h9 h( m9 H' Q; U
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.