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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : October 31, 2014 4:33 PM IST
Actress Lisa Haydon skipped the promotion of her forthcoming film 'The Shaukeens' here Friday as she is suffering from dengue, said her co-stars. 'Lisa is unwell. She was supposed to be here. We apologise for her absence. She is suffering from dengue,' Akshay Kumar told reporters here. Lisa was set to attend 'The Shaukeens' event, a film which is tagged as a 'coming-of-age' comedy, but couldn't make it due to illness. Anupam Kher said that she was 'recovering', but now again she is not well. (Read: 7 complications of dengue that you ought to know)
'Her mother has also come from Mumbai,' he added. Annu Kapoor added that she is 'unable to stand and can't walk'. Written by Tigmanshu Dhulia and directed by Abhishek Sharma, the movie will release Nov 7. (Read: Can papaya leaves help cure dengue?)
Here are a few simple and practical tips to keep dengue at bay:
Tip # 1: Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are known to bite humans during the day and their most common breeding grounds are man made containers with stagnant water. Therefore, it is advisable to not have any stagnant water around your home. Remember to clean out empty flower pots and not to over water potted plants. If the container that contains water cannot be emptied, remember to cover it well when not in use.
Tip # 2: Since your mother is already ill with dengue, try to not let mosquitoes bite her or others in the house. This will only lead to the
Tip # 3: Turn over empty pails and buckets, so that they do not collect excess water.
Tip # 4: Use mosquito repellents regularly. Apply it well on all exposed areas, during the day as well as at night. Read more about Dengue prevention 10 tips to stay safe from the disease
With inputs from IANS
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