yes. there are two types of flu vaccines- the flu shot and the nasal spray formulations. “flu shots” are inactivated vaccines (containing killed virus) that are given with a needle. there are three flu shots being produced for the united states market now. visit cdc’s flu website for a description of each shot and who is recommended to receive them. the nasal spray flu vaccine (sometimes called laiv for “live attenuated influenza vaccine”) is made with live weakened flu viruses. the viruses in the shot and nasal spray formulations do not cause the flu. laiv is approved for use in healthy* people 2 to 49 years of age who are not pregnant.
are there different types of flu vaccine options?