knowledge regarding influenza and influenza vaccination in general population results of a national survey in poland for the past 10 years influenza vaccination coverage rate in poland remains at a low 3 threshold this low rate may be related to the unsatisfactory knowledge of vaccination influenza and misperception of health risks in the general population to examine these issues we used an online questionnaire consisting of 12 closed questions the basic knowledge on influenza and vaccination was examined the questionnaire was completed by 1669 persons mostly young women generally 73 of respondents passed the threshold of 70 correct answers but important gaps in their knowledge were identified concerning the persons at risk of developing the infection 79 of correct answers and the timing of vaccination 84 of correct answers although most respondents did identify the etiologic agent correctly 911 knew influenza is caused by a virus only 123 knew that the vaccines registered in poland contain fragments of viruses or its antigens while 631 thought the vaccines contain live bacteria in conclusion the knowledge on influenza vaccination is deficient in the general population education on immunization should be prioritized to increase vaccination coverage rate in poland