Forced vaccination: 5-year-old develops autism after receiving 18 vaccines in one day

 Embattled father David Ihben is currently dealing with a custody battle over his five-year-old son who developed autism after being forced to receive 18 vaccines in one day.

In 2016, Ihben moved his family from Chicago to rural Jamestown, Tennessee, seeking a quieter, simpler life. However, by December 2019, a bitter divorce and custody battle led to a devastating legal decision that would change their lives forever: the forced vaccination of his children, resulting in severe consequences for his youngest son, Isaac.  

David and his ex-wife, who had grown apart, were working through a parenting plan in family court when, in 2019, Fentress County, Tennessee General Sessions Court Judge Michael Todd Burnett intervened.

After discovering that their children were unvaccinated, the judge, who David described as a pro-vaccine advocate, insisted that the children be vaccinated. Burnett even went so far as to tell the parents that not vaccinating their children was tantamount to "child abuse" and offered custody to the parent who agreed to vaccinate the children immediately.

David, who had always opposed vaccinations for personal and religious reasons, was shocked when his ex-wife agreed to have the children vaccinated that day. The court granted them joint custody, with the mother as the primary guardian. The children were vaccinated that same day — Isaac, just five years old, received 18 vaccines in a single visit.

Isaac's health deteriorates after receiving 18 vaccines in a day

Isaac's reaction to receiving 18 vaccines in a single day was catastrophic. While his older siblings, Hannah and Joseph, came out of the ordeal with mild sild effects, Isaac's health quickly deteriorated.

He was hospitalized with a high fever and spent 12 days in the ICU. He emerged from the experience with severe regressive autism, losing his ability to speak and requiring round-the-clock care.

"He doesn't talk. He wears a diaper. He eats out of a baby bottle 20 to 30 times a day," David explained. Isaac's condition has been life-altering for the whole family. David has not had a full night's sleep in years and struggles daily with Isaac's complex needs.

The aftermath of the vaccinations was tragic. Isaac's mother soon abandoned the family, leaving David to raise the children alone, despite still being required to pay child support.

"She hasn't been involved for almost five years, but I still pay child support," David said. He has sought full custody of the children, but the court has refused to grant it, citing that the mother must be present to change custody.

"Nobody knows where she is," David said.

Adding to his challenges, David faced difficulties in securing healthcare and financial assistance for Isaac. Tennessee's rules prevent families from receiving home healthcare if there are other children in the household under 18, and David has struggled with a lack of support for disabled children in his local school district, which even has restraint chairs for autistic students.

David's struggles escalated further when, in December 2023, his home was raided by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) under mysterious circumstances. David, who still doesn't know the reason for the raid, suffered a heart attack that night.

"I'm still under treatment," he said, noting that the emotional toll of the incident has been significant.

Through it all, David has worked to raise awareness about his family's plight, hoping to prevent other families from experiencing the same tragedy. Despite the hardships, Isaac has shown some improvement with therapy, and David remains hopeful.

"I hope Isaac will be the last," David said, stressing the importance of sharing his story. "I just want people to know what happened to my family and the dangers of forced medical treatment."

David's ordeal has not only been an emotional and physical burden but also a chance for his children, especially his oldest, Hannah and Joseph, to learn about government, medical rights and personal freedoms. As a family, they continue to teach others in their community, hoping Isaac's story will prevent further harm.