In the meantime, keeping as well as possible is now more important than ever. The onset of winter will bring with it all the usual winter illnesses despite this pandemic; meaning that the risk of complications from seasonal flu has by no means gone away. If you have a long-term condition such as scleroderma you are likely to be offered a free flu jab, which still offers the best protection against the flu viruses in circulation. Although the vaccine is generally recommended there is actually no obligation, and there will be a small number of people for whom this is not suitable for various reasons. Please click here to find out everything you need to know about the flu jab. If you have any comments or queries, please contact us.