What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? * h% F6 [, P7 `+ j' T. \$ \ E' K g; \- H3 F
The Flu Shot - p( ]: @ q9 o; m( c- d( j9 m7 Y* j3 d: M m; M
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. 3 A3 U; x6 h( F
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 8 N" ?& i& d$ _0 Q0 d/ h, L- _: A9 u# w: e8 r- p* M
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.