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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in kids. They happen when bacteria (germs) get into the bladder or kidneys. A baby with a UTI may have a fever, throw up, or be fussy. Older kids may have a fever, have pain when peeing, need to pee a lot, or have lower belly pain. Kids with UTIs need to see a doctor. These infections won't get better on their own. UTIs are easy to treat and usually clear up in a week or so.
Key points to remember. 1  urinary reflux is also called vesico-ureteric reflux. 2  it is the abnormal flow of urine back up the tubes (ureters) to the kidneys when a child wees. 3  if a baby or child has urinary reflux, they may be at risk of UTIs (urinary tract infections) - recurrent UTIs may cause scarring and damage to their kidneys.