Epidemiological Study of Outpatients in Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Clinics - Tianjin Municipality, China, 2020.

WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC?: Rabies remains a serious public health problem in China. The only way to prevent the fatal disease was through timely and adequate post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).

WHAT IS ADDED BY THIS REPORT?: Among all the 126,133 cases visited Tianjin PEP clinics during 2020, more than 90% of the patients were injured by domestic dogs or cats, and about 70% of the animals received vaccination. Most outpatients have knowledge of rabies and show high compatibility with PEP.

WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE?: To better control rabies, we need to pay more attention to people who lack knowledge of rabies and help them gain awareness of PEP.