Is the flu affecting you? Tell us

Flu season has been especially bad this year. In South Carolina alone, more than 1,700 people have been hospitalized and 46 have died. Palmetto Health hospitals are restricing visitors because of the outbreak.

Have you or a loved one been seriously affected by the flu this year? We want to hear about your experiences.

Contact reporter Cody Dulaney at cdulaney@thestate.com or 803-771-8313.

If you’re a parent whose student or school is being affected by the flu, contact reporter Sarah Ellis at sellis@thestate.com or 803-771-8307.

This story was originally published January 25, 2018 at 3:47 PM with the headline "Is the flu affecting you? Tell us."