You cannot catch HIV from...

There are a significant number of myths about ways in which HIV can be transmitted, so it is important to bear in mind that for any activity to carry even a small risk of HIV infection, exposure to blood, rectal secretions, semen, vaginal fluid or breast milk must take place. Any infected fluids also need a point of entry to the body, as the virus cannot be absorbed through unbroken skin. HIV usually enters the body via the genital regions, rectum or mouth, at sites of cut, infected or broken skin, or anywhere that a needle is used to pierce the body.

You therefore CANNOT catch HIV from...

Everyday social contact with an HIV+ person – HIV cannot be caught by being in close proximity with any infected person
Everyday physical contact including shaking or holding hands, hugging and dry touching
Sharing a kitchen with an HIV+ person and using the same crockery, cutlery and utensils
Toilets or toilet seats
Kissing
Insect bites – because although these insects suck blood, they do not regurgitate blood containing live HIV into the bodies of other victims
HIV+ people coughing or sneezing nearby – HIV is not an airborne virus and is not transmitted via saliva
Swimming pools – HIV is destroyed by the chemicals used in swimming pools
Injecting drugs with a clean needle and syringe when none of the equipment is shared with another drug user