The government doesn't tell you that the flu could give you myalgic encephalomyelitus and put you in bed for the rest of your life. They have no idea why and spend very little money researching it. Chances are low, but it happens.

The government also doesn't tell you that 30-95% of cancer can be prevented by improving diet and lifestyle.

The government chooses what to scare you with, and anything that doesn't fit their message will be ignored.