CDC post asking Americans to mask up for flu season draws ire from social media users [Video]

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Social media users slammed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the federal agency shared a post recommending Americans wear a mask to help protect themselves against catching the flu.

“The best way to reduce your risk from seasonal fluis to get a flu vaccine but preventive actions like …