Burden of dog bites and associated healthcare seeking behavior for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis in North and South Shahdara municipal zones of Delhi, India

Dog bite incidence in Delhi was high and varied across type of settlements. More emphasis should be placed on mass dog vaccination and animal birth control measures in areas with high incidence of dog bites. Despite good anti-rabies vaccine uptake, the shortfall in rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) administration for high risk Category III bites highlights the need for periodic training of health workers.