small risk

Mr Sahkhofeler said there was a small risk to one of the branches of the facial nerve, but knowing this beforehand and being able to plan around it meant the operation was smoother.

In late April 2024 - just weeks after Kyle got his prescription - UK regulators took urgent action over finasteride, saying packs must contain a special safety alert card warning of the small risk of severe side effects including suicidal thoughts and sexual dysfunction.

Dr Simon Williams at Swansea University now thinks health authorities have to be clearer about the dangers of some infectious diseases, in the face of online misinformation which often exaggerates the small risk of vaccines.

Bird flu is only a small risk to most travellers, but people may want to take sensible precautions, such as avoiding close contact with birds at markets.

That would avoid even the small risk of a serious lawsuit.