What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? : p( K3 B( O4 P# B# W" c- H/ ~3 h, U+ q; W% j
The Flu Shot4 f s# u/ Q/ c) Y
4 }2 i6 `+ G* J; u) BThis 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. 1 A2 m$ B1 G' H1 k
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) 2 t! @2 {9 w6 P: t- m ?, ?5 t3 q8 ?8 L# [4 K5 v) f/ O
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.