Scientists question NHS algorithm as young people called in for jab
by Linda Geddes Science correspondent from Science | The Guardian on (#5F42D)
Apparent inconsistencies in QCovid risk prediction tool wrongly identifying some patients as high risk
Scientists are questioning the reliability of algorithms used to trawl through patients' health records and flag those who should be asked to shield and prioritised for vaccination.
GPs have reported being contacted by young, healthy patients confused as to why they have been told they are at high risk, or have been invited for a Covid-19 jab.
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