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Majority of the patients were migrants, and workers constituted the predominant occupational group. Notably, cats were identified as the most common source of injury, followed by dogs, with most incidents occurring indoors. The most frequent clinical presentations were category II wounds and single upper limb injuries. Regarding post-exposure management, although most patients sought treatment on the day of injury, a significant majority had no history of prior rabies vaccination. The completion rate for the full post-exposure vaccination course was high. However, the administration of human rabies immunoglobulin was low, and only a minority of patients received concomitant tetanus vaccine<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study concludes that despite progressive strengthening of immunization programs, China's rabies control efforts require further refinement to bridge the gap with developed countries. The substantial annual burden of animal-induced injuries highlights the necessity for targeted interventions, such as educating specific demographics and emphasizing outdoor vigilance in warm seasons. Improving tetanus vaccination and rabies immunoglobulin administration, alongside consistent patient counseling, are key clinical priorities. 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