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By Express News ServiceTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Health Department has issued an alert in the wake of H1N1 outbreak in the district. H1N1 symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body ache and breathlessness. In children, the symptoms are drowsiness, high and persistent fever, convulsions, difficulty in breathing and worsening of chronic conditions. The Health Department has issued instructions including covering of nose and mouth while coughing and sneezing, thorough hand washing, avoiding self-medication and isolated care for the affected to contain its spread. High intake of water and protein-rich food can reduce the risk of fever or any other symptoms, the statement said..