What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? : G) I, f5 W' F) I$ ~& g# j+ j 8 K7 g. D( d! {* G( U% T, G; ?The Flu Shot 5 q$ w) ^$ w2 N% X# C+ x# ~) d3 M! g$ Z4 B
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. 6 J3 y. y( q- b# O! @; g
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)! x' T$ p& d9 V$ C2 Q+ u% m& l
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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.