What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 8 g9 f, ^, W$ N! ]* K, A( ^$ r% q
The Flu Shot7 |. g; Z: e" p) t }4 U I* E
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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. , @2 s! z; Q4 M3 g0 B/ Z
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 1 K: A' G- T% s# L / _6 b7 _0 v' a9 E: FThis 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.