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1. AGE  18- 34()  35-50 ()  51- 64()  65 and above ()

2. GENDER  MALE ()  FEMALE ()

3. Are you aware of Flu vaccinations?  Yes  No  Don't know

4. If yes, what was the source of awareness?  Healthcare workers  Family/Friends  Social medias

5. From where did you received the latest Flu shot?  Doctorsóffice  Health department  Health centres  Hospitals  Pharmacy  Don't know  How well you agree with the statements 6. “Vaccines are expensive for me right now”  Strongly agree  Agree  Strongly disagree  Disagree 7. “I don't have time to get a flu vaccination”  Strongly agree  Agree  Strongly disagree  Disagree 8. “I don't know where to receive a flu vaccination”  Strongly agree  Agree  Strongly disagree  Disagree 9. “I believe that as a result of the flu shot, I may actually get the flu”  Strongly agree  Agree  Strongly disagree  Disagree 10. “I believe that vaccine may have dangerous side effects”  Strongly agree  Agree  Strongly disagree  Disagree 11. “I was not informed that flu vaccine might be important”  Strongly agree  Agree  Strongly disagree  Disagree

12. Do you believe vaccines are mandatory for public health?  Yes  No  Don't know 13. “Vaccines are a fraud made up in order to profit the pharmaceutical industry”. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?  Agree  Disagree  Don't know 14. Who do you think provide the most credible source of Flu vaccination?  Personal physician  Local/regional healthcare institution  Pharmacist  Friends/relatives  Media/social network 15. Why did you intend to get vaccinated against the Influenza virus?  Vaccination is free  Vaccination is safe  For personal protection  To limit the spread of disease

16. Do you intend to get Flu vaccine in the future?  Yes  No 17. Do you believe there is a need of public awareness on Flu vaccines?  Yes  No