Most participants do not distinguish between the prevention measures against common cold and influenza. They declared mostly negative attitudes towards influenza vaccination, intended only for high-risk groups. The perception of health risk of contracting influenza and a primary healthcare physicians' recommendation played an important role in shaping participants' decisions towards vaccination.
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