A virus is the last guest anyone wants showing up during the holidays, but medical experts say more people are getting sick right before Thanksgiving .

Doctors at Duke University Hospital say flu cases are rising earlier than normal, while norovirus cases are also spiking in the Triangle and nationwide.

Hayes Barton Pharmacy Owner & Pharmacist Brent Talley says they're seeing more people coming in and getting sick.

"This time of year, leading into the fall and winter, you always see a spike in respiratory illnesses," he said.

Duke University Hospital Emergency Department Medical Director Dr. Lauren Siewny says a large influx of patients usually visits the emergency department this time of year.

"This is kind of a busy season for the emergency departments," she said. "It's holiday s

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