Author: Kristina Duda

Kristina Duda is a registered nurse, graduating from the Medical College of Georgia with a BSN in 2002. Specializing in Pediatrics, she has spent her career caring for children in both hospital and clinic settings. Since 2006, she has been the Cold and Flu Expert for About.com where she has written hundreds of articles about common illnesses, treatment options and staying healthy. Kristina has a passion for health education and public health and has been interviewed as a cold and flu expert for numerous publications and media outlets.

In addition to writing about common medical illnesses, Kristina is a military wife and mother to two young boys, including one with special needs.