HighlightsIncidence of bite-injury patients and costs of PEP are high in Bohol Province, Philippines.Dog vaccination has controlled rabies so few patients (<2%) are bitten by rabid dogs.Risk assessments with bite patients can identify potential rabid dog bites.Investigations triggered by patient risk assessments enable early detection of rabies.This One health approach to surveillance could guide judicious PEP provision and improve PEP access.
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