What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines?5 p \! v! D1 }0 n: ~" z8 q
# [( O( A- x2 q b2 UThe Flu Shot 8 m* \) c6 }! C; ]- T, \ Q, y/ f; @ h* l4 j. L3 w
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. ; v/ _8 m! D) [. d( }
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) " o6 n7 l9 t( J; z% t9 R @/ `. M6 Y1 d+ }+ {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.