What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? - ?8 P* q9 ?) U9 [( H- S; [* o' _9 W' l0 s$ v% | _
The Flu Shot ( d- G+ s4 O5 {. J ! m* d- k& b1 }5 b1 ^, z7 P9 }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. + Q) U2 S, s( J9 s
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) ' i$ K1 V G2 D! M$ H, f. I* M) q3 D$ t1 C# [; S
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.