NBC News medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel joins TODAY to discuss news that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine shot showed 100% efficacy in kids ages 12-15. She also predicts when children will begin receiving shots and addresses side effects and safety concerns.
Pfizer vaccine shown to be 100 percent effective on children as young as 12
Tested on children as young as 12, Pfizer's vaccine has been shown to be 100 percent effective – a promising development for millions of families and the push to reopen schools. But the coast-to-coast surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations is fueling mounting concern from health officials. NBC's Miguel Almaguer reports for TODAY.
Dylan Dreyer writes new children's book, 'Misty the Cloud'
TODAY's own Dylan Dreyer has written what will be the first in a series of emotional-learning picture books for children, titled "Misty the Cloud: A Very Stormy Day." "It's really just a sweet story about kids understanding their emotions," Dylan explains, "set to a backdrop of weather."
NBC News senior business correspondent Stephanie Ruhle joins TODAY to share tips ahead of filing your 2020 tax return. She explains what a tax write-off is and shares how to file for free.
Organizations help older Americans get vaccine appointments online
As eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines opens up across the U.S., older Americans struggle to get coveted appointment slots through online booking. To address the problem, several businesses and organization have stepped up to help less technically savvy individuals book appointments. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports for TODAY.
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