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Can children get urinary infections?  Yes — urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in children, and early signs are often missed because kids don’t always explain what’s wrong. Sometimes symptoms are subtle or look like other illnesses.  Spotting a UTI early helps protect your child’s kidneys and prevents repeated problems. Why UTIs in Children are Easy to Miss? Many people think a UTI only means pain during peeing or needing to use the toilet a lot. But in children, signs may be different.  Younger kids might not say anything at all — they may be irritable, have a fever, or refuse to use the toilet. That’s why parents’ awareness is important. Signs Parents Should Never Ignore. Fever without a clear cause . Especially in babies and toddlers, a fever with no cough, runny nose, or other obvious cause can be a sign of UTI. Crying or pain while peeing . The child may cry, stop mid-stream, or seem afraid to pee. Sudden toilet problems. A child who was toilet trained might...