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This is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach, based on the conceptual framework of health education provided by health professionals to children\/young people and families. The selection took place by non-probabilistic sampling of convenience, and was developed with parents\/users of health units for pediatric hospitalization and primary health care in northern Portugal. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with 20 parents from March to April 2019, and were analyzed using the content analysis technique. Health education was understood to enhance health, and the evaluation was carried out according to planning and partnership. The most frequent topics were food, the national vaccination plan, and accident prevention. The evaluation shown is very positive, pointing to the nurse as the professional of choice for this practice and thus contributing to the visibility of nursing. 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