What’s the Difference Between the Flu Vaccines? 4 J# k9 F( L: d9 m$ `* s/ p * w: `( S3 g _5 ?+ N% X# G3 kThe Flu Shot 5 B: |5 R0 C' N' Z* k( V7 d7 f+ w; c, x' Y/ ~
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. , E+ \1 ]4 _! O; h$ x( L
The Nasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist)' Y; s! x+ D" l! i2 T n
4 X! r2 c3 C, d L' _1 G5 _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.