Understanding risk of needles

[Seeknowledge]

Hello, first of all I would like to say I am on here to help myself in gaining knowledge, I have not engaged in any risky activity so my question is purely for better understanding. After reading the information on the CDC website as well as a few forums including this one, I understand high risks include unprotected vaginal/anal intercourse and injection via needles, and that the virus is very weak and becomes inactive once being exposed to oxygen. My question is about needles, does withdrawing blood pose any risk at all? I have read so many different answers regarding this question, with many saying no risk, others saying medical facilities would never allow this to happen and maybe one or two saying it's the same risk as a needle prick. Logic tells me how can infection happen if blood is being withdrawn, not injected. What I am looking for is a scientific answer, is it possible or not? I understand clinics have strict rules and they are very cautious, I know the person drawing the blood has some risk from making a mistake but what about the person getting blood drawn? I would really appreciate some feedback on this, thank you in advance.

[Chima7]

The equipment that is used for drawing blood is specifically designed to only draw blood. It's literally not possible to inject any blood from those needles because of pressurization to help draw the blood out. People with dysfunctional thinking related to HIV phobia can't seem to wrap their brain around this simple concept but it's a fact that cannot be disputed.

[Seeknowledge]

Thank you for that explanation, that was my assumption and I appreciate you clearing it up for me.

[AnxiousNoMore]

You will never get pricked with an HIV needle so don't have to worry about that risk. The odds are about the same as getting leprosy.