What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?3 K2 [) w7 F7 V1 B1 _! k% n9 c
. d* Z$ P& Q9 ?1 Z% tThe Flu Shot, @2 H! E1 |$ e' _* n
# L2 _8 q6 G2 R( L/ k3 y2 U* KThis 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 S. Y" u6 o: C7 L9 h1 }0 z! r
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 7 M- m1 D; V2 t- V, W" Y 8 r3 c _- M. a5 r9 A/ M# Q1 zThis 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.