Over the past week, over 30,000 healthcare workers, pregnant women and chronic patients have taken the vaccine against swine flu. The health authorities hope that most of the population will be vaccinated by March, although some people are still unsure about whether to take it.

Adelina Pollacco, 78, Sta Venera
I have already taken the vaccine as I believe that one must try to avoid trouble before it arrives. I did not fear the vaccine and, if I could, I would have taken it earlier. I immediately knew I'd take it and waited for the vaccine to come to Malta.

Julian Galea, 28, Sliema
I will take the vaccine when it will be available to the public. I think that, at this stage, it's important that everyone takes all necessary precautions against getting sick and swine flu could be dangerous.

Nadette De Carlo, 51, San Ġwann
I'm still not sure whether I'll take it. I feel I still have to ask and find out more about it. Some say the vaccine has some side-effects. There are still so many questions to ask before I decide to take it or not.

Grazziella Vassallo, 18, Valletta
The way I see it, I think the best thing would be to take the vaccine. It's best to take precautions. I am scared of contracting swine flu and feel the vaccine offers a precaution.

Alfred Brown, 69, Valletta
I am not against taking the vaccine. However, I am the type of person who only goes to the doctor if I'm not feeling well and would only take a vaccine if I am sick. I will not just take it for nothing.

Jeremy Dela, 24, Valletta
I probably won't take it. Not for now, at least. I'll see how the situation evolves but, as it is now, I'm not really concerned. The fear of swine flu has not really sunken in since it's quite mild here. I'm not really too worried about it, for now.